[ when ruby pulls away, riza will watch her closely, loosening her grip just enough but still keeping her arms around her. and when ruby nods, riza just smiles at her, nodding. ]

I'll need someone to watch my back.

[ which isn't a lie, tbh. but then ruby asks about what they should say, and her face tightens a bit. ]

Nothing. [ quick and to the point. ] It doesn't matter what information they're after, this isn't the way to do it. Unless they're going to hurt you- [ because yes, riza's mind went immediately to the worst possible scenario. ] You don't have to tell them anything at all.