Ratchet hesitates, the taut set of his shoulders easing a little in relief before he nods.

"...probably a good idea. Though, fighting isn't really my strong suit. I'm a crack shot, or I was, and I'm a surgeon--I'm generally better at ending fights than I am at having them. Which sounds obnoxious and arrogant, but mostly it just means my first instinct is to punch whoever I'm fighting as hard as I can in the throat." He spreads his hands a little, grinning crookedly. "I will... endeavor to restrain myself."