Lioriley would be lying if she said she wasn't disappointed by the answer. But given her earlier mentioned observations, she couldn't say she was entirely surprised? He seemed inclined toward solo ventures, which wasn't bad, so much as it would give her less chance to keep an eye on him.

"I understand." She didn't, because he hadn't elaborated as to why it wouldn't be wise, but she could take a hint. Hopefully, his desire to go about such things alone only extended to missions and more adventurous work. And with any luck, maybe he would make some exceptions. "I am used to working with others." She decided to explain, "back home, when I would adventure through the world, I always found myself with a group of friends. But I understand that some are not inclined toward such arrangements."