( she pauses, considering, not knowing him well enough yet to know whether it would sway his hand )

They're under my protection. And should their actions be detrimental in any way my responsibility.

( that wasn't how the city would see it, particularly not when he was the dominant, technically overseeing the contracts that she already held but it was her reassurance that she'd handle anything that they did )

I'm not in the habit of sharing personal details.