[ polite rebuff, got it. ness does her best to quash the flush of embarrassment that threatens in her cheeks—this is a fine and normal interaction, she's not in trouble for offering help, and he doesn't hate her just because he said no. everything is fine. ]

Sure, of course. Thanks for the warning, I'll keep an eye out for him,

[ and with a cheery, if somewhat awkward, wave, ness looks back to her books. ]