That actually put Sam's mind at ease, even if it was veiled in dry wit and teasing comments. It was a soft reset, not a complete personality overhaul. And if he was sure of anything about this it was that he was not a pacifist. He smirked. "Maybe I was too." Still, continuing the joke a little longer probably wouldn't do any harm.
The smile that had found its way back to his face melted away a little when his gaze fell on the book again, the teasing gave way to silent contemplation. After a few moments of scrutinising the pages he finally spoke again. "I'll do it." He looked at her as he spoke with a determined look in his eyes.