[He's quiet for a moment at that, clasping his hands together and steepling his index fingers in front of his mouth as he considers; Banjou is a pacifist and he knows it. That he would be resorting to such things...

After a moment he smiles, and the expression isn't particularly nice, and it's clear that any reason for that has nothing to do with Banjou.]

I told you earlier that I would take up my sword for you, didn't I?

I'll handle the dove. Just be my shield if I require it.