[She's the force that brought them together, so there's no surprise that the moment Sypha makes a noise, Trevor's hand goes right to her. The vampire's does too, rubbing her side softly like that'll actually help.

The change of subject is...not welcome, but it is important.]

For the best. No mage is going to expect to fight someone with a firearm when it's known she uses magic.

[He gets it. Speakers are non-violent, but he won't voice the obvious.]

I can clear out an area in the backyard for a proper shooting range.