( If Javert wasn't so emotionally constipated, he might've had something nice to say about that. As it is, though, he just reaches out and pats Mary gently on top of her head, the gesture just as awkward as his attempts at hand holding. )

We shall see. I am not so easily impressed. I will have you promise, though, that you will not use what I teach you against anyone isn't threatening you.

( He's just trying to instill good morals in her. Never attack unless you must. )