He sighed, lowering his head and moving suddenly, his hood covering most of his face again, withdrawing at her words, shaking his head. "It is more complex than that bella, but I dare not say more..." Pretty sure he would hate that he thought her more vulnerable because of her deafness. Looking at her from under his hood. "But you may think of things however you wish, that is for you to do as you please." He knew that sounded a little harsh and dismissive but he couldn't in good conscience encourage her..