Illya crossed his arms on the table and leaned forward a bit, looking at her carefully. His lips pressed together slightly, and he kept his gaze very easy.
"I make no such promise. If I believe you a danger to those I consider under my protection, I will not suffer the threat."
After all, he was, so far as she knew, still a Russian agent, ultimately. Whatever her designs were, he wouldn't protect them if she complicated his tasks.
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"I make no such promise. If I believe you a danger to those I consider under my protection, I will not suffer the threat."
After all, he was, so far as she knew, still a Russian agent, ultimately. Whatever her designs were, he wouldn't protect them if she complicated his tasks.