It makes Daryl immediately suspicious-- that's the kind of talk that gets you into traps, useless tests of strength with a knife held against Beth's throat. But he's got a card up his sleeve, and it's one Count Bastard will never guess. Beth is stronger than she seems.

So he takes the predictable answer, playing dumb for now, like he doesn't know the game Piotr might be playing. He doesn't seem like the manipulator type, but they never do until it's too late and they're eating your legs.

"I'll fight your damn war. Catch you food. Sneak around. Nothing I ain't done before." For her. But he doesn't say it.