[ It seems ill-fitting, to have such a conversation while enjoying such a lighthearted dance. So he holds off on any more dips for now, his own smile faltering when he sees her expression fall-- a slight, barely noticeable change, but observing people is something he's rather good at. ]

And I have no doubt there will be more, in the future. We not only have to take care of the people here, but of each other, too. [ It's a simple fact; nothing mind-blowing, and certainly not something she doesn't already know, but it's his way of implying that he would go to great lengths for her. For others. His way of expressing a sentiment of trust.

He gives her a little spin. ]