[Why did he have to get her on this topic? His face sinks into the cushion of his free hand, supported further by his elbow propped on the table.]

Does it sound like there's anything horrible out there? If there was a hellbeast I would be out there fighting it instead of sitting here eating ice cream like a careless moron. I'm a troll and a leader, which means I'm a badass and that you aren't going to be eaten, so calm down before your cone melts.