Yeah, why's that? [ Again, it's not disbelief, exactly, but yearning that drives her questions. If he can convince her that things will all turn out for the better then far be it from her to deny him an opportunity.

And yet! It bothers her. After all, who's looking out for his well-being if he's looking out for hers? ]

Aren't you... worried? You don't have to pretend. I know I haven't done the best job of showing it, but... I don't need to be protected. Hard head and all that?