Good.

[That's exactly what she was wanting to hear, apparently.]

Then I'll get right to the point. I'm not going to say something stupid like we should protect each other or anything, but with this group it's only a matter of time until we start turning on each other, I bet. [She smiles again.] Even if you're going to end up betraying me in the end, at least I'll know to expect it so I can plan for it. I can't predict anything any of those idiots might do if they let their feelings run away with them.

So...

[She holds out her hand to him.]

Let's call this a temporarily alliance. If things get weirder than they already are, I'll back you up for as long as you back me up. Of course, I'll make you pay when you betray me, but I don't think you're stupid enough to do that right away. ♡