[Dimitri's eye widens with surprise. He's so taken aback that he doesn't even think to protest that he wouldn't use such underhanded methods to begin with. He only worried that Edelgard would fear that he was plotting against her. To have Sothis herself (even if she is dead or retired or however she views it) offer to look after Edelgard so that they might be able to find a way to resolve their differences is more than he ever could have hoped for.

If she had been able to, would Sothis have answered all those prayers?

He clears his throat, not wanting to embarrass himself by speaking around the lump that formed there.]

She might not, it is true. I fear that she will not accept my hand when I extend it for her, either. But if you are amenable, I will try to speak with her about it should she feel hesitant accepting your offer. That you would make it to begin with... means a lot.