[He scratches absently at his stubbled jaw, not meaning to give her the impression, if such is the case, that he was in a particular hurry to break off the conversation. There isn't much he had planned to do after all.]

There're people around here always up to spar and teach a thing or two about self-defense. I'd put the word out that you're looking for someone to take you up on some training. [An amused quirk of the lips.] Bet you'd get a nibble within five minutes.