[ The scooting is fine: he'd much rather her stay behind him if things start going south, anyway. Sensing her trepidation, he sees fit to straighten his own posture, to give her some reassurance without saying much about it. ]
If you're afraid, keep your head down. You'll only get in the way, otherwise.
[ Wow this sounds mean as hell?! But a beat later, he appends: ] ...Nothing will happen to you. Don't worry.
i'm just gonna segue this into phase iv, whistles innocently
If you're afraid, keep your head down. You'll only get in the way, otherwise.
[ Wow this sounds mean as hell?! But a beat later, he appends: ] ...Nothing will happen to you. Don't worry.