Aww, but it's a cute nickname. [he'd have to do better]

Hey, I'm not afraid of witches. I'm just very wary about this channeling crap you're going on about. There was some of that going on up in Mystic Falls and it didn't end well for those involved, okay? It's a healthy wariness!

[at that last comment though, he quirks a grin and crosses his arms]

They're more likely to make friends than hurt them.