It's noticed and appreciated, even if she doesn't appear to react to it.

"As true as that may be, I will not allow my family to know what I have done." She gently takes back her hand and places it on her knee. Her gaze moves to the suit of armor behind him and her face hardens. "All they need to know is that I am looking out for them, that everything I do is for them. My sins are mine alone to bear." Her hands are stained with the best of intentions. "If I return home to find things any other way than how I want, I will find those responsible and take care of them - personally."