[Annnnnd his attention is drawn to the weapon that he has been so very carefully ignoring. The Spine suppresses a repulsed grimace.]

I, uh, appreciate the offer, but I don't think you're gonna have to be shootin' much of anything, Miss Genie.

[The survivors he's met so far seem trustworthy enough. The idea that any of them might be violent doesn't bear consideration.]

But we could use an extra pair of hands buildin' shelter, if you wouldn't mind.