*While his aspect is rather conflicted, somewhere between honesty and exaggeration, she does recognize genuine discouragement in there somewhere, and she regrets it; he still doesn't understand. She hesitates for a moment, but decides to ignore the risk of offending him, and takes his hand and pats it lightly in apology, somewhat contrite, if also faintly exasperated*

No, I am honored to have a friend that cares to watch for my safety... even if, perhaps, you do so more for your own benefit, than mine. I admit I felt more secure for your presence there, when my sanctuary's attacker came to the Nexus; I thank you for that, and for every other time you've been there when I've had to take frightening risks, such as after my encounter with Megatron under Unicron's control. But... there are also times when I know I am safe.