"I'm not saying you're helpless. I'm aware of that." It wasn't his intention to start something. Either he had phrased his English wrong or Duo was just overly sensitive. After all, all he wanted was an honest answer from him. "Depending on Harth's level of strength, could your body withstand a direct hit?"

His (though slightly older) version of Duo and Ratchet would be useful, he knew that. Having the two of them would be valuable. "What Quatre? Could he feel Harth out?"