That's not what he was asking about. Well not the only thing he was asking about. "That's good. Still can't help but ask." SInce that was a sword to the core so who knew if there might be a backlash later or something of the sorts. Her own question gives him a moment of pause. He knows why just not quiet how to word it right.

"Because no one should talk to you that way. Especially those who don't know you even a little bit."