If Nill were smart she might have spoken to Harley about bidding, or maybe given the conversation much thought with her Escort after Ampora was replaced, but the Escort spoke with her so infrequently that she could never muster the courage to bring it up more than a fleeting "please don't let it happen." They weren't close. He had no reason to try to dissuade them if someone influential or with a reputation wanted her. When it came to Harley she couldn't handle bringing it up when Harley already treated her as if she were most of the way broken for what few reactions she'd seen from her. Maybe that was a mistake of pride more than anything else.

In that way, what she did the night before was a huge mistake. Stephen was someone that would do everything in his power to help Linden, and she knew that. It wasn't the same for her.

She hoped he wouldn't think of that.

The smile that lights up her face this time is still small, but it's a little on the happier side, if not reassuring. Her hand is still on his and she gives it a gentle squeeze, but has to let go to actually write. Whether he keeps it there is up to him.

I'll be careful. I promise.

You don't need to do anything dangerous is the general intent. It was an Escort's job to tell her who would be at what Capitol function if she asked, right? She'd know in advance if he was there and avoid him like the plague. There's a lot of room for error there, but there's not much else she can do.