The terse answer wins his silence. Neither of them on familiar or even remotely friendly terms with each other, so it's to be expected. Alayre resigns from this conversation with his silence. With much of the earlier conversation still on his mind, Alayre decides it's best for him to take his leave from here.

"That's fortunate." He replies at last once he rose to his feet again. "Until next time, Lady Leblanc. May the New Year bring us all a bit of hope."