[Safer alone, huh? So she still intended to fight on her own. He knew she was strong, but.... he's still worried.

Just tell her you'll go with her. ]

I'll go with you. Um, if you want.

[Ugh. He's not sure why he just blurted that out. The boy isn't usually this forward. But now that he has...]

You know how strong I am. Between the two of us, we can handle anything out there.