[Since Adam is actually very difficult to make happy, Max = smart is proven.
Also, he isn't really sure how to respond to that. Adam is aware that his friends have his back if he needs it, but they'd never say that. Ronan would definitely punch someone for him, but that's Ronan. This is most certain not Ronan, and that makes him strange.]
I'm all right, I can take care of myself. But thank you.
[Adam cannot really take care of himself, but he also can't accept an offer like that, so a polite fiction is necessary.]
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Also, he isn't really sure how to respond to that. Adam is aware that his friends have his back if he needs it, but they'd never say that. Ronan would definitely punch someone for him, but that's Ronan. This is most certain not Ronan, and that makes him strange.]
I'm all right, I can take care of myself. But thank you.
[Adam cannot really take care of himself, but he also can't accept an offer like that, so a polite fiction is necessary.]