... I was not after details, or secrets, or information on vulnerabilities or weaknesses. [ That last bit especially... She knows too many men who get to know people expressly to find such things out. A habit of their hypervigilance. It kept people alive, but Ororo's motivations ran a little differently. Usually, she just wanted to know someone, so that she could help.

Still, she takes care not to sound invasive or accusatory -- she can sense the defensiveness in the politeness and the caution in his choosing the right words. If she'd overstepped any boundaries... that would be a shame, but not something she'd apologize for. She just needs to know if people are alright. ]

I only wanted to know if you and yours were fine, and if not - if there was anything I could do in return. You've offered something for Lucien, after all, even after all that's happened. I am grateful for it. [ So she wanted to do something in return. ]