"He's mostly concerned with energy resources." Val seemed like she was about to mention something else, but at the last second, she decided she didn't want to talk about kissing and instead hugged her knees to her chest, looking slightly disgruntled. Adults.

"He's excitable--and arrogant, of course--but his intentions are good." For all that was worth. "I'm sure any horrible disaster he'd cause would be accidental."