[ What does 'Step a toe out of line' mean, exactly? She doesn't think he'd be so uncharitable as to make it Matthias simply looking at his direction, but... Nina knows when to quit when she's ahead. She trusts that the general can see the practical concerns for what she's offering here, but she also knows it's Personal with him, as it is for all of them who have lost so many friends, and that this alone is a major concession. She appreciates it, but is still concerned enough that the depth of her relief may not be completely apparent. ]

Understood, sir. I am confident that he will commit no act of aggression toward you or Miss Starkov. And I appreciate your consideration of the circumstances.