Ari looks at her. Wondering why she seemed...confused? No...it was more like caught off guard or taken aback. His thoughts shifted gears. Why did she seem confused by her words. When her thoughts split off into so many directions, he got a bit of a quick and slight headache. He hoped she wouldn't object. He would have to go against her objections if she did. He was not leaving his Kissa, who was now Stella, unprotected ever again. He just wasn't taking that risk. She could shower by herself but he was going to protect her even if he had to sleep on the floor. For a moment images of before Kissa was born, the first time, even before he was imprisoned and kept in crystal. His older brothers, primarily Ra, had foreseen the treachery far too late to prevent it. He looks at Ashley as she walked back in and then to Stella...who he pokes. Hoping she was alright. Are you okay Stella?" he asks softly. Smiling at her warmly.