[ He gives her a Look, though there's no heat in it. ] Honestly, I'd prefer it if you could, like, stay out of trouble. Maybe take it easy for a bit. I know that sounds weird, but, hey, sometimes? When people get hurt? They rest.

[ After a sort of heavy pause, he adds cautiously, ] So this is why you've been avoiding me, huh? And here I thought it was just 'cause you were too overwhelmed by my roguish good looks and sparklin' wit.