[Ren smiles proudly and nods in approval of that plan. It would be best if they didn't end up in a situation like that at all, but he's glad he can rely on Eric if things somehow go badly. That said...]

Hmmm...oh, I'd like it if this could stay our secret for now. I don't want to worry him unnecessarily, and I don't want it to accidentally spread to the wrong ears either.