Olivia recognises the hesitation, and has her suspicions that she's said the wrong thing. It's confirmed when he explains his motivation, and while she gives him a sympathetic look, it isn't laced in the least with pity. "I'm sorry," for his loss.

"I'm glad you found your place, though." Even though that's been tipped on its head by coming to Baedal. That much is left tacit. "It's not easy, turning that anger into strength."

Then it's her turn to have that moment where the smile falls away from her face. She hides it behind another drink of beer.