[He had attempted to run for Guardian after Weiss had stepped down and failed. He hasn't personally wanted to try again yet, content to protect the city from a deputy position and further concentrate on his Trauma Centre. So he bears her no ill will.]

I, of course, wish to remain on as deputy myself.

[There's always the danger that new Guardians would push him out of the position. He's aware of that.]

Deputies should have some way to protect the city, either defensively, strategically or with fighting prowess. Those should be their primary attributes.