[That's a good way to phrase it - good enough for Kaoru, anyway, and to placate any sour sentiments that might be bleeding in her direction. It's easy for him to redirect his disdain toward humans...

As for the request, he glances over, head canting to the side just briefly.]

Hm? Well, I suppose it would be unkind of me to leave you fending for yourself when you could use the aid.

[His smile is completely saccharine and entirely unpleasant, as is his tone, but there's no indication that his words are facetious at least.]

My apartment is in an area of the city that's quite safe for people like us.