She'd had every intent to say what he did and when she heard his words reflect the ones that sat on the tip of her tongue, the redhead smiled. Nabooru offered to the priest a nod, one that said very clearly she didn't need to add anything particularly. At least not immediately.

None of what she'd said had meant to be chiding, scolding, or some form of parental guidance. Rhys was old enough to pave his own way and she'd never felt it necessary to take him by the hand and help him cross proverbial streets. She'd wanted to encourage him from time to time and remind him that he certainly wasn't alone in the world. And sometimes Rhys was a bit impossible, wasn't he?

"Right," she said gently. "Everyone needs someone." Then she pointed to herself, "Even me, and even when I insist that I can do everything myself. I could learn from your humbleness, Rhys."