[ Her face proceeds to :T even harder for just a moment before she sighs. ]

No. I didn't have the chance! Not that I would if I had! He should be able to fend for himself.

[ She pauses for a second, processing what a bald and egregious lie that is. Not the fending for himself thing. The refusal to protect him, thing. Something about it seems to genuinely annoy her. ]

It's stupid! I didn't need his help.