[Ben does not point out that Jerry would not need to be human for Ben to break his neck if he had to; it's not the point, and he's distracted by the rest of what she has to say.

Because he is who he is, he's able to neatly straddle the line between being displeased that Abigail needs any of this, and understanding completely why it is not only necessary but practical and... pride worthy.]

Do you have someone in mind for the self-defense classes? I will request whatever you would like from the Admiral if I do not have it at my disposal, weapons-wise.