Oh.

She paused at the top of the stairs which left him a couple of steps down below her but that made it easier to look him in the eye when she turned to face him. "It would make sense, wouldn't it?"

"You're clearly a fighter, maybe as good of a fighter as I am, and I can't explain how I feel comfortable around you but I do. Sticking together in this place means we would be able to defend ourselves easily if there was an attack and I think we could make a formidable team. Of course, we would have to test each other's skills," she trailed off with a shrug.

Then gave him a shrewd look. "Do you want me to find another house?"