Saeril watched as Yavanna tried to reason with Thorin, all to the point where she had merely defended the king and Legolas. The girl had a conscience, that's for sure. She would have reasoned with the Dwarven king herself, but after going through much thought, she would think this new idea would work for them. But she couldn't say around Thorin; otherwise, they will never gain their freedom. As long as Thorin behaves, it would be best to save it. In the meantime, the elder kept it to herself. 

Legolas watched the girl try to reason with the Dwarf and, inside his heart, he could tell that she was brave, and almost delicate, in the way she spoke. She had reason behind her words, and the way she defended him, that was totally not to be expected. Mahal, he would do the same if someone wronged his father. "How can you trust such a despicable race?", the prince questioned, half out of curiosity, half out of disgust.