[ Keith blinks. Had he really been so obvious about his intentions? Putting that question aside to puzzle over later, Keith only looks a little sheepish for a second before he turns away from the guarded area in some attempt to achieve greater subtlety. ]

I know that's the official mission, but don't you think this is worth investigating?

[ Though he keeps his voice low to avoid being overheard, he drops it down to whisper tones and leans closer to her ear. ]

We could act like we're interested in helping out with security. Worst comes to worst, I can put a guard under the thrall.