[Ondorus might be startled - amazed - but he won't let it distract him for more than a minute. He can try for a calm smile.]

I hope you weren't expecting any trouble to come of this?

[The words could have had a sarcastic edge if his tone wasn't so genuine.]

Raven, thank you. I am honored - and very glad - that you have chosen to confide in me. And you have my sincere word that as long as you wish this to remain a secret, I will not breathe a word of it to anyone.