Darnell: *grin turns wry and he drops his gaze with a soft laugh, speaking normally* Point, my lady. Instinct to keep another’s secrets, I guess. Protecting /myself/ from the possibility of a protective husband’s ire. *shrugs* Puzzles and mysteries, I’m really good at. People . . . not so much, sometimes. *tilts his head to look up at her again, still with the wry grin*