Alice is quiet for a moment when he asks her that question. But rather than looking at him, she's staring at the light of the candles.

After that moment, that almost feels like it stretches out into eternity, she just slowly shakes her head.

"I will stay here for a while longer."

It doesn't feel like she's properly paid her respect to her family yet.

It goes unsaid, but the lack of any harsh tone in her voice does convey some sentiment - that she's grateful for the offer all the same, despite turning it down.