[A future ruler has to get good at reading people. Nekane's discomfort has been evident from the start, and since they have nothing to do with Dimitri, it's his instinct to avoid making that discomfort worse. Though it seems offering to sit quietly hasn't done anything for their nerves.]

This is hell, isn't it? They have eternity, so I cannot imagine they'll give up quickly. If we fail to comply for long enough, though, it is likely they'll default to a more... traditional punishment.

[Realizing it sounds like he's pressuring Nekane, Dimitri waves a hand.]

I do not mean to dissuade you. If physical punishment is preferable to you, I do not mind.