"I see. Thank you for the warning." She gives him a nod of appreciation for the information, but is also not in the slightest deflected, despite his obvious habit of shifting attention from himself.

"However, you still have not answered my question." Her tone of voice is polite, but firmly spoken.

As they stroll past the flowers set out for sale, she pauses slightly to enjoy the fragrance, with the thought it would help his peace of mind as well. Taking advantage of the brief stillness, she looks him over, frankly, noting he seems less on edge, albeit self-effacing in the way of one who has done so for so long they no longer realize it.