(He is perplexed at the apology. Absently, he toys with the large ring on his thumb, reassuring himself of its existence.)

I am not so easily frightened. Your assessment of me was correct. (The last time he was truly frightened, he had been doused with mustard gas. So the reaction had been understandable.) As you can see, I am not built for taking up arms in the usual sense. But I can use my mind to eliminate my enemies.