[His expression does grow a bit stiff at that. Just revenge wouldn't work... maybe. She was a Knight - she would know quite a bit. But he does nod at that, taking a step towards her, letting go of his Chocobo. But before he does leave the Chocobos side, he does speak to it.]
Make sure nobody's watching, bird. This is serious.
[And then, yes - his Chocobo is going to guard the perimeter.]
You noticed that too? From what I've seen, others are content to listen to whatever they're fed by the Others of this land. It's pathetic.
[Yes, he does give a bit of a spit at the end of that. But, then, he closes his eyes.]
We're the only ones who haven't. At least I know you can already fight a little.