"No, it isn't that I don't think you can handle yourself – I'm sure you can," I sigh, trying to figure out the best way to walk this tightrope. "I'm concerned about what I don't know of that may be lurking out here. John already found a nasty surprise that fortunately didn't eat him alive. I don't really want to relive that so soon, even if it's an amusing little tale in hindsight."