[imagine if the bodyguard is the first to bail in this scenario where neither of them really want to be here, but because his charge is too nice.

incredible turn of events.

but lena will just fuss with her hair at that, playing with the strands in an almost nervous tic as she thinks about how she wants to respond to that.]

I don't doubt your capacity to do so. I'm sure I'm in good hands.

[ . . . but. there's something else nagging at her conscious.]

... it's just that I'm a soldier too. As much as possible, I want to keep people safe, too. That'll include you. If danger comes up, I hope you'll understand that.