[ She looks up to him a little surprised at first, but then laughs as she simply shakes her head. ]

Hey, you can't say something like that. Not when I've, um... [ She abruptly pauses, since she's forgotten the word. The word she's looking for is "vouched," but she rather quickly gives up, choosing to explain herself instead. ] You are brave, I think. You've definitely shown me a lot of bravery, you know.