In a way, her guess is correct. He is hiding something more severe and if possible, he hopes to continue to hide it.

There’s a brief pause when Lioriley mentions the inn, mostly because the idea of returning hadn’t even occurred to Rezo. Still, the moment he thinks about it is the moment he rejects it.

“No,” he says, as firmly as he can manage. “There is still work to do.”

Even if he’s tired. Or running out of magical energy. He shouldn’t be, he’s worked for far longer under more severe demands.