He smiled back. "Of course. It's always good to have a backup plan." He licked his cone, shifting in his seat to lean back slightly.
As she mentioned keeping it quiet, he dragged two fingers across his lips, twisting them at the corner and tossing an imaginary key away. "My lips are sealed, Lotte. You can trust me." He smiled. "This will stay only between the two of us, I promise. I want nothing more than to ensure your safety." He paused, munching on his cone. "You're a good person. It's rare to meet one these days."