[Oh, she took him seriously. Interesting, so she isn't used to jokes, noted. Well, that was interesting. He was from the north so he has no experience with the south and their directness. Still, he smiles. It was good that she didn't question motives, because Kirk's were complex and not wholly good, but that was okay, he was just trying to survive like the rest of them.]

I won't breathe a word, promise. Your secret is safe with me. Just know us blues like to joke around and have a good time, so keep an eye out.

[He felt she deserved a fair warning.]

And if you need any help with all that, I'm your guy, come to me anytime.

[He doesn't mind someone being in debt to him.]