[ Being a protector of the weak and defenseless is one of the greatest things he could choose to do! But how about maybe they talk first and identify who, exactly, he wants to protect, and how? ]

I'm glad to hear it!

[ And only you, yes, he can hear the finality of that statement. He understands, really! ]

It's okay that you're suspicious of them. Just don't make up your mind whether they're good or bad until they have a chance to show you who they are, okay? For me?

[ The only humans he knows are the people from the ship, Rem, and the mob that attacked them the last time they'd met. It's not really a stellar introduction to a species! If he's going to see humans for the amazing people they are, then he just needs to meet more people, under better circumstances. Making that happen in the middle of a war might be a challenge, but he has faith. ]

Meet some more humans, and then decide what you think of them. [ And, then, a little more quietly: ] Don't judge them all on what you've seen so far, okay? Remember, those folks back at the diner had good reason for protecting their town. They're not all like that.