Of course it's safe in here. He can avoid anyone who's angry with him quite easily in here, and he's finished his chores early; he won't be missed for a while. And then, Jin Yoon is good at making him feel safe. She's older and kind and has a way of speaking that reminds him a little of his favorite aunt.
He calms down, but mainly long enough to peer around behind her back and give her a knowing look. Malik knows a little something about the business of taking things that maybe you possibly shouldn't have taken.