[He appreciates it, but he's also not without his stubborn streak-- he shakes his head a little, absently.]
It's better this way. These people don't know anything about the Galra... So making sure they're informed, in case anything does end up happening, that'll only benefit them.
[Small smile after a pause, in an attempt to lighten the mood.] Should count myself lucky none of them are approaching it with the same intensity as Pidge does when examining tech. [ha ha?]