"Well, it is a first for Baedal." But not the first time in her life, more generally; there's a reason that she was already moving when she got his text, and it's not that Lucius seems like such a charming fellow she couldn't help but be moved by his plea. (It's really not that at all.)

She's making plans in her head as the cab moves through the city; she's noting his general state of hygiene, wondering how long he waited to ask for help...

It may be a long evening, too.