I'm not unaccustomed to fighting; I simply prefer swordplay over anything else. I believe fighting with just my hands would end up being rather... undignified.

[Seriously, he doesn't seem like much to look at, but... He is. A fighter. And he hopes being a little cheeky about his lack of weapons will chase off whatever just made her sound so sad. He's sad to be here, in a sense, and simply doing his best. But dwelling on such things won't help anyone, in his opinion. He spent too long dwelling on things...]

No need to thank me; I'm doing what must be done. I must thank you, however, for your assistance and concern. You must be rather formidable yourself.