[Oh... He's hurt the baby........... Lobelia knows when he's been a no good stinky conch man and he hadn't meant Haruka any harm, so he settles, slowly shaking his head.]

Did I upset you? Je suis désolé, Cher. I meant you no harm.

[you can bet your ass he's recording this]

I can assure you I'm no slouch in a fight, but if I demonstrated my skills on you, you might not be free to belt out such belle musique anymore. That's why you should allow me to aid you in your times of need.

[You know. So Haruka doesn't McFucking die, because if he does, how's Lobelia supposed to enjoy his voice??]