A good detective asks questions. That is all.

[She can think what she wants. And frankly, Espio expects her to be stubborn. Not that he can entirely fault her for it.]

Shadow doesn't need my protection, and would likely even find it an insult if I had tried. Although I'll admit I'd have wanted to ask him questions prior to your arrival if I did see him, I do have every intent of keeping my word.

Your business with Shadow is not mine to resolve.