"No no, it's alright."  Ellen answered, shaking her head.  No need for him to feel like he was asking embarrassing questions, after all...  "This is actually my very first job, to be honest.  The man down at the Adventurers' Guild offices actually thought I was a housewife out looking for some excitement, so I definitely understand what you meant.  Once I explained my circumstances, I was able to get him to take me a little more seriously, though."