Sylvia mulled over his words and the fact that he was talking about someone else and he was still wearing the Iron Hammer necklace. Almost everything seemed to click in her mind. She couldn't be too sure as to who exactly he was with before he got caught, but she can be at least somewhat sure that he wasn't exactly treated with kindness. Plus, she knew that feeling all too well. Not being good enough...Not being able to measure up, and not wanting to be let down when the disappointment eventually comes in.

She whispered a sad "Oh buddy..." Her voice and face showed the sadness and sympathy she felt for him.

She thought for a moment, before deciding to encourage him, "My grandfather used to tell me that to err and fail is human. It's normal. Just because you failed at the things you were good at, doesn't mean you're not good at them anymore. If anything, those failures will help you improve. You learned something from those failures, didn't you? And if someone keeps berating you over them instead of helping you through, then...well, I'd hate to sound heartless, but are they really worth your efforts?"

She made sure that the question she asked him was directed more towards the people he had been helping before he got caught, not towards the villagers. She especially gave him a knowing look to emphasize that. 

She then shook her head and apologized "Sorry...I might have rambled on a bit..."

After a bit of silence, she then said, trying to reassure the thief, "Well, I wouldn't worry about the villagers here in Cassari. Iola may seem harsh, but she's not going to hurt you. I'm sure they'll help teach you how to do better if you make any mistakes here,"