"Then that's a relief to know." That he wasn't usually here, that he wouldn't foolishly get himself killed - even if she may have worried about him being out now that she'd seen him out she could worry a little less for generally.

"And yet you're still here now." And that statement was a little questioning in itself - she'd given him the opportunity to leave, had even told him so in fact, and yet he remained. For some other reason? She hoped not.