[He knows she's making a joke but considering some of the cloak and dagger bullshit he's endured he doesn't find it funny, but he doesn't want to be rude so he huffs out a small laugh and shakes his head.]

No, you're safe.

[The feeling of her fingers in his hair is soft, soothing and he closes his eyes briefly.]

I got picked right near the end of my training, I guess they saw something in me that matched with their qualifications.