"By way of Kirkwall, yes," Benedict replies genteelly to Winifred, "it's been some time since I was in my home country."
He plays the part of the charming, aloof noble well, and one can only wonder how many non-Vega girls managed to get through the veneer to the arguably worse interior.

But he's relaxed, unexpectedly so, and soaking up the wholesomeness of the moment: this is a family that really loves each other, and as delightful as it can be to see Byerly uncomfortable, the energy in the room is simply... Good.
Peaceful. The awkwardness of meeting new people of whom his friend was clearly afraid has melted away to something healing.