[She nods and starts to head towards that direction, with an air that says she's just expecting Connie to follow.]

There's a German elephant there who likes to help out anyone that stops by. Should we run into [cops] anyone unsavory, do you have a way to defend yourself?

[She's assuming a "no" but doubting children never gets you anywhere. Especially one to eager to prove herself. Although granted, fighting space rock fusions probably hasn't occurred to her.]