There is a major difference between their power levels. She took the watch and put it back on and set it for her power absorption. She didn't feel any different but then again it could be working. She decided to help him put the tent up before she took her gloves off and tested her powers out or lack of them.
"Ah'll help ya but after words Ah'll need ta use ya as a guinie pig again to see if my powers are off. Best if ya have a spot to rest in case they're not." That way if she did absorb him he could sleep it off.