[ he exhales softly, plopping himself down on the foot of the bed. ]

You were just doing what you're supposed to. Fulfilling objectives is important to winning this game. [ or so he's heard. There's another pause; somewhat awkwardly, he goes on. ] ... I won't let them come after you.

[ he does not expect her to like him or trust him, after everything, but he at least wants her to know that. They're partners, after all. ]