Well, that was one way to take care of the threat. His first thought was that it seemed a bit extreme, on the other hand he really didn't want to die. Nathaniel was expecting him after all, and he definitely didn't want to let Nathaniel down.
He really, really didn't want to let Nathaniel down. The thought of it filled him with dread. But it wasn't going to happen. He was fine. The Stormtrooper was dead and the Ewok didn't seem all that interested in John, or the woman wit the gun.
He turned to the woman who had shot the Stormtrooper, and signed 'thank you'. He really did appreciate it. "Dying wasn't in my plans for today," he added, using his voice as well as his hands. As long as she looked at him when she spoke to him, he could read her lips.