“Together it is, at least, a United front. For all that would achieve against those two.” So, not really a lot. “No. It was just unexpected, I think.”

There’s clearly some level of mutuality here but Pietro isn’t sure how far that stems, or how far the Baron wants it to. And he’d never want to do anything that would hurt either Helmut or Heike. It makes it hard to know how much to say.

“I enjoy your company.” And, perhaps in a move that is too bold or just bold enough. “You make me feel safe I’m a way only Wanda ever has before. Though there is a difference, of course.”