[Dutifully, he bends over to look at the picture being shown.

And then promptly yells aloud because no way, monsters and things that go bump in the night only exist in bedtime stories and in sci-fi movies. But she seems absolutely assured about it, not a hint of slyness on her face, and he's fully inclined to believe her, especially after she mentions them being found at the edge of the world. (It's not like he's ever been there, after all, and discovered everything that exists out there.)]

You fight those kinda things?? [Shock and admiration battle for dominance on his face; admiration wins out within a few seconds.] You must be really strong and fast then, to be able to fight monsters like that!! You gotta tell me about all the training you do!