"Hmm..." He looked Billy over head to toe, considering again. Definitely not a physical fighter, that much was obvious from his build. "Punching isn't what you need. Defensive moves, ones that buy you the time to use your magic, that would serve you better."

He nodded more to himself than anything. If Billy wanted him to, they could work together. He could work with this.

"I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. It's not easy for people to understand, I think." He paused again, considering. "Or maybe they just don't want to, but I don't get that impression from you."