[ Ah, that's beautifully familiar. He could listen to intimidating women pledging to protect him all day. What he wouldn't give to have Taura here...

But he's also not here to make trouble, dammit. ]

It's all right. I've grown up with it - built up an immunity by now. Walking around with me like I'm an actual person does far more good than threatening anyone.

[ Even if it is cathartic. ]