...if you would have me, I'd be delighted to aid you.

[Though his tone, posture and expression had become incredibly stiff when saying that, he was genuinely touched that she had extended such an offer. It was just that he was terrible at expressing himself, and when he felt strongly he just... tensed up...]

I've guarded several villages in my world, so I'll excel in this task, I promise.

[Said so matter-of-fact! One would think it pure arrogance if it weren't for his bland tone.]