[ So there were more of the pod-folks at some point. His own mouth pulls at one side into a frown as he studies the slash mark again. ]

It's like you said - the group'll do best if we stick together. [ He looks over at her again, arms falling back to his sides. A crease forms at his brow. ] But if you wanted to learn, I might be able to help.

[ Learn to fight, if that's what she means. Not knowing how to fight and not wanting to aren't the same thing. ]