She expects the answer, honestly, but it still has her thinking for a moment. It’s one thing to choose to be a loner when people are still around, when you have a chance to reach out to them if you need them. But being forcefully separated from everyone you know is entirely different. Would even someone like Shadow be okay that way?

Considering that, she offers a smile as she gestures to their surroundings. “Well, uh...since we’re both here now, do you maybe wanna explore the rest of the gardens with me? I’d really like the company.”

He would probably take offense to even the suggestion that she thought he was lonely. But maybe he’d be more willing to accompany her this way.