[ oh well. it was worth a try. he makes a face while trying to fashion a sling out of the cloth. ]

Well, my dear Callisto, when I see a woman being ambushed, I don't pause to ask stupid questions. [ they picked a fight? or she attacked them? he remains suspicious of what actually happened, but what's done is done. he doesn't regret taking her side. ] I suspect you would have used your powers earlier had you known about them. You looked awfully surprised when that man suddenly flew through the air.

[ he gestures at her to turn so he can tie the sling behind her back. ]