“I’m bound to no particular duty, and would be glad to join you.” If she were on guard patrol she might hesitate based solely on the desire to dedicate her full attention to her orders, and the equal desire not to neglect someone deserving of care. “Though I must confess there are those that would pity you the company.”

She is not unaware of her reputation as cold and difficult; she is controlled, not oblivious. Still, the words have trace amounts of humour in them. Very, very trace.

“Would you prefer to walk as you are, or take my arm?”