I think every place has its power dynamics, and they can get a little treacherous.

[Politics. Or people who try to snatch and grab what power they can through intimidation and violence. He can't help but think of Fisk, and it's not a pleasant thought, so he tries to push it aside in favor of concentrating on the young woman beside him.

And it's easy when she laughs like that. It's a pretty sound, one he thinks he could do with hearing more of.]

That so? Thank goodness. [An easy smile.] I'll do my best. [Though "being himself" is sadly complicated.]