Well, so long as she's not alone, she should be safe. He's ok with the change in topic, he's too tired to object, but he's not too tired to laugh a little at what he takes as a joke.

"Who will recognize me? Who'll take me? I can protect myself, especially in my own home." His laughter fades to a smile, bright despite the dark bags under his eyes. "I've been away for years before. It's hard, but I came back. I'm not afraid, and I'll be fine."