"Your world is a harsh one then." It's said without judgement, because Bucky knows that sort of thing can happen anywhere. And could happen in the reverse too he thinks, given a situation in which the woman is stronger than the man. "But it has kept you gentle enough."

At least that is the impression he has of her thus far, judging from her interactions with the landen people they seek to help. She's been more easily able to win their trust than he, and he thinks it's a combination of her manner and her looks.

"I hope my word will continue to be so for you."