He's trying to test her patience. But he seems to have lost something else with his godhood--the ability to seriously annoy her. In return for his annoyed, tired look she gives him a small, gentle smile.

"No. I would defend myself if need be. But I wouldn't kill you. I don't particularly even want to hurt you. Even if you're going to attack me, or you think of yourself as a threat. I think you've done enough hurting for several lifetimes."