[ All of that sounds perfectly plausible, to Ben, though he's grateful when Qubit reveals he's not expecting any actual plumbing skills from Ben, himself. Watching Qubit's back? That's easy. That's right in his wheelhouse. ]

Oh, sure. That I can do no problem.

[ He says it with a complete reassured confidence, as if Qubit had asked him to add 2 + 2. Protecting people, watching their backs in situations way more dangerous than this one, is pretty much second nature to Ben. ]

Bodyguard duty is a piece of cake. Happy to help. Just let me know the details and I'll be there whenever.

[ Ben Hagreeves, as mission-ready as ever... ]