Okay, Jean should have expected that. He scoffs in return, slightly uncomfortable at the remark, but doesn't break the hug. But he's a little more tense than before.

"What, you want me to call you the moment something a little dangerous happens while out? Keep dreaming." He's not going to take anything too dangerous for a good while anyway. "Besides, I've been training."

He doesn't want to be the person depending on his stronger friends, hiding behind their backs. But it would take a while until he achieves that. In the meantime, easier quests for him. That would work fine.