Louie gave a yelp - partial surprise and partial shock - when he saw someone new approach. But when he realized it was Hendrik... and that Hendrik was protecting him, more importantly, he was able to relax, though he stayed curled up on himself in Hendrik's shadow.

At least, for a moment. And then he realized that that was a sword Hendrik was holding.

"Um, look, I'm really grateful, trust me I am! But I think that... Might be overkill," he pointed out, gesturing towards Hendrik's weapon.