It takes a moment to come up with a diplomatic way to phrase her answer—a moment in which it may become entirely obvious that that's what she's doing. She may be in Diplomacy, but she's still learning how to make it look effortless.

"I wouldn't want to position you to have to talk behind the back of a friend," is where she lands. "The Enchanter and I had an interaction which has... disquieted me. I wanted to seek your input on the matter, as I am still learning to navigate this world. I may just be jumping at shadows, due to my unique concerns."

Concerns which she hasn't fully shared with Julius, yet, but... perhaps today is the day. Gwenaëlle did say she should trust him, after all, and Ness hasn't gone wrong listening to her yet.