Regulus instantly flushed, having not expected her reaction. He straightened, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment. He didn't want this girl to know that he'd meant that he was afraid to stand up for himself.
"I, ah.." Regulus looked around the room for an answer, but found none. "I just... maybe some people... Well, maybe some people just aren't all that brave." It came out quick and sloppy, and he hated how warm his cheeks felt right then.