Ryan nodded to Koat as she greeted him. He followed them into the alley, listening to the explanation of what was generally happening before nodding. "Once the information has been retrieved, I offer my blade to the front of the attack." As he said this, he knelt down, allowing his armor to appear on him. To offer your blade, he felt he should be wearing the armor and have the sword ready as a sign of preparation. After he was finished his offer to aid in the fight, he stood, letting his armor dissipate. He knew it was obvious he was willing to help, but the gesture was necessary, he thought. He thought about how she had labeled him a softy, and figured that might be sort of ironic, considering his abilities allowed him to cover himself with armor. Or it might be the compensation?