Reinhard thought about it for five seconds.
And then made a decision after weighing the pros and cons.
Standing in the vault surrounded by Sirin's desperate research, he realized that deflecting further would only drive her investigation deeper. She was too smart, and eventually she'd piece together enough fragments to form dangerous conclusions.
Better to give her the truth she could accept.
One that would satisfy her curiosity while protecting their current relationship.
"Let me take you to lunch," Reinhard said suddenly. "Somewhere private. I'll explain what I can, but not here."
Sirin blinked in surprise. "You'll tell me? But-"
"As much as I'm able to/" Reinhard confirmed. "But I need you to understand that some things can't be fully explained. Not because I don't trust you, but because I don't have all the answers myself."
Her blue eyes shine with delight. "Thank you, Reinhard."
