[action] I dunno. Why am I such a slacker?
[A sense of relief flowed through him, knowing that he'd inconvenienced her. He wasn't convinced, and would want to keep a close eye on her, but he felt better.]
As long as you think it's okay. I don't know either of them and they haven't been here very long, though so I'm sure several people are a little hesitant about your choice.
[That discussed, he moved onto the next subject.]
I actually had a favor to ask of you, that I didn't think you'd mind. If you're interested.