[ Even though she's not angry at him he can still hear that edge of frustration. However, he's feeling frustrated too because he can't make her understand why it worries him. And maybe that should be a clue to him too, but right now?

Right now he just waves his arms a little at his sides, giving her a look. ]

Yeah, a girl here who is smart and capable and if they lie well enough maybe someone will pay if they kidnap her! Or maybe they're the type of creature that wants to kill a human for being smart!

[ He's doing better than the last time they argued, beause he's not telling her how dying would affect him, and he's not advancing on her, keeping the counter between them. ]