"I won't make you do anything," Rhiow said quickly, her ears going back at the strength of his reaction. Now he definitely reminded her of Arhu, and she felt a surge of anger at the unjustifiable cruelty of the universe. The Lone One at work, as always. "If you ever need it - and I mean if you ever even think that someone is coming to get you - call me on the comms, and I will come and get you out of there. I can be there instantly."

She's not naive enough to think that Howard won't be watched, after this. Of course he'll be watched. She wants to make sure that he's safe.