"Should I ever meet him, I shall give him a great deal of credit. I simply do not think that you need go without." Yotsuyu snorted, then. "As you well know, I am aware that when you choose to do so, you make a great deal out of yourself. Without my help."

Which made her think that maybe he protested a bit too much, but she wasn't about to pry. If he chose to speak further on the why of it, so be it, but if not, that was acceptable, as well.