Fortunately, for all that he may be of royal blood, Dimitri honestly quite favors blunt honesty more than anything else. It leaves so much less nonsense for him to deal with. So as the older man tells him off, Dimitri actually straightens up a little bit in military habit, and nods along.

"Of course, I understand. Then, I apologize. I suppose that I drew up a fuss for no reason at all." But in terms of things he can explain... "May I ask, then, if you found a peculiar companion with you when you found yourself here?"