"Truly?" She gives him a curious look, it quickly turns scrutinizing as she tries to decide if he is bragging or truly that self-confident or... well, there might be something to give him reason for such confidence but that is the least likely option.

"I've met many men who claim they aren't afraid of anything. And yet I've found most of them will cower sooner or later. It just takes a beast large enough, or with enough teeth."