He stares at her for a moment and then starts giggling. It's not like he gives a shit how anyone sees him, anyway. He knows that he's a good protector and he knows that she knows it, too.

"Nope." Wobbling a little, he stands up on his own and rests a hand on her shoulder for a moment. "Let's find one and then I'll fight them so that I'll be convincing, too."

Being a slender guy has left him having to prove himself plenty of times, but he's learned to make his point quick and sharp when it comes to making sure people know that he means business.