"Then I'm glad to be here and be asked," he said, looking relieved and at ease again.
Her next statement made his expression turn to a curious one. "Oh? Who is it, if you don't mind me asking? No offense, but your operation here can be a little ... intimidating? Maybe I could speak to this person on your behalf. I wouldn't mind at all, as long as I knew who it was and agreed to them being a part of it."