Duke kept his expression neutral, but he felt a little bad once she reacted to it. Clearly she was upset. But it was easier to play off anything he was feeling. She was still at a point where there was a lot of information not explained and there were things about him she didn't know. Things about her and him she didn't know. Especially the things pertaining to his Trouble.
"Yeah. Couldn't let you have all the fun, could I?" But he motioned out the door. "Happen to know a place. Seems to be plenty there still. You can ask questions." What else could he offer at this point?