"I think it's better to be prepared, just in case," Leonard answered, then settled a reassuring hand on De's shoulder. "Look, I don't like this either, not at all, but we'll just have to see what happens, alright? With any luck, I'm just being paranoid, and nothing will happen. But if I'm not, then I'll have your back. I promise."

There was a fierce spark in his eyes then, at his last words. He might not like fighting, but he'd been damn good at it, back in the day.

[OOC- LOL, even pirate!AU De is all anxious. *cuddles him]