Winter considers that seriously. Not the part about his statement being wrong, because it is not wrong as far as he's concerned but he's not going to argue, either. Not the part about being her friend, because... because he is going to put that aside and think about it later. When she's not right there.

Because he thinks he might be allowed friends, now. Maybe. There's no one to actually stop him. (Think about it later, Winter.)

No, he's considering the offer. "That could work. Actually. Belova has been helping you be more observant. Yes?"