There's a distinct pause at that offer. After a few moments he says "I'm sorry, but I must refuse." There wasn't a hint of malice in what he said. It wasn't from a dislike of the woman herself.

Deciding she deserved some explanation he said "In my training it is considered unwise to share a home with someone you do not know and there is someone should she be spirited here as well I would need to care for her."

After a little more silence he adds, "I was told you can contact me on this device?" he held up his good arm which had the device they were all given on it. "If you wish to contact me I see no reason to refuse." He was trying.