[Matt doesn't strike him as a stupid person, and it would be stupid for someone helpless to go on an excursion like this in unfamiliar terrain when there are other, safer ways of making money. But it's good to know that he can defend himself.]

I can manipulate water and use it combatively. I brought some with me just in case.

[He pats his waterskin, and Matt will indeed hear the sound of water sloshing around there.]

Hopefully it won't be necessary.

[Although that feeling of unease has persisted.]