[Oh no, she's really cute. He allows her to grab his hand as he wraps his fingers around hers to keep a comfortable grip on it just in case he'll need to pull her one direction or another if there's danger. Or if she tries to get lost.]

You're a pretty courageous girl to be out here like this, though. However, if anything happens, I'll keep you safe.

[....whatever, Mikiya. Maybe it's just him putting on airs, but he really does mean it even if he's useless in a fight.]