He fights the urge to lean away from her, standing his ground despite her being so close; he's not intimidated in the slightest, but something about her being so near to him when things are obviously uncomfortable just bothers him. Like he knows that all is not well, but doesn't know the nuances of their relationship to recognize what he's supposed to do in this situation. Is she expecting him to kiss her? The idea seems a little ridiculous.

Well, Elric is awfully clueless most of the time anyway, when it comes to women. It never hurts to be sure. Reluctantly he releases her wrist, dropping his arm back to his side, but keeping ready just in case. "How do you plan on doing that?"