[In a way, he'd feared this: that she might end up having second thoughts when faced with the reality of what he does. Call it his insecurity raising its head again.]
Didn't I tell you that I'm good at surviving things?
[It's a weak attempt at humor, but it's the best he can think of right now.]
[Action]
Didn't I tell you that I'm good at surviving things?
[It's a weak attempt at humor, but it's the best he can think of right now.]