[Because it makes me feel better, is the response that comes to his tongue, automatically.]

Because I made her a promise. And I don't know you very well yet, but I know you both deserve better than this.

[After a beat he briefly looks up at what he can see of Pratibha from where he's sitting on the floor and adds, lightly:]

As soon as we're out of here, we're going to make Leon take us to get the greasiest, most American burgers he can find. Come with us, we'll make it a double date, eh?