[ He looks away. He doesn't know how to protect his friends if they won't tell him why they're in trouble. Is this what Alina feels all the time? ]

I'll try. I don't want them to get hurt. I just wish they trusted me enough to let me help.

[ Falling quiet, he thinks about what she said. How good she's been to him, and how willing to help him. ]

You're one of the kindest women I've ever met, do you know that? I'm not as good as you think. I'm glad you're my friend, Alina.