[ That's very cute and he seems to be happy with her making that effort, though he suspects now it's more her trying to comfort him by taking it, than the opposite. And he appreciates it. He'll also laugh at that question ]

That's not quite how it works. But whenever people are fighting by my side, being close to my flames seems to have that effect. Perhaps it's simply has to do with my performance? I do put on quite the show!