Some people would argue that this is all part of asking for the help.
[ It's not like going her going on mission is completely out of the question, even if going with Shadow would have been a bit surprising. But his next response does have her pause a moment. ]
A month? What are you doing that you'll be gone a month? Are you sure you don't need any help?
[ She definitely can't be gone for a month, but that doesn't mean she isn't going to worry about what Shadow is doing. ]
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[ It's not like going her going on mission is completely out of the question, even if going with Shadow would have been a bit surprising. But his next response does have her pause a moment. ]
A month? What are you doing that you'll be gone a month? Are you sure you don't need any help?
[ She definitely can't be gone for a month, but that doesn't mean she isn't going to worry about what Shadow is doing. ]