Considering how few people have ever actually wanted to keep the Soldier safe... it's still strange to hear that he wants to. Being cared about, worried about even, is still new and not quite pleasant. It doesn't feel deserved.

So they sigh, half-smile, meet Crowley's eyes for a beat, then motion with the gun to the Invincible door. "Inside, Crowley. I need to get a new jacket. And to ask around for what happened while I was gone. Maybe once this is over, I can show you how a few ways you can help keep me safe, too." It's not like he's useless; the fight with the dogs proved that. He's just erratic, and the Soldier doesn't know enough about his abilities to work well enough with him. It's like everything else: it will take practice.