I-- *a pause... he'd like to offer to help, since she says she hasn't found anyone... but it's been a while since he's--*

*...oh, who is he kidding, himself? Hardly. He's long used to doing some of the chores around the castle, back in Nosgoth. She just... hasn't asked him directly. Still, she said she needed the help....*

...Might I see what it is that needs to be done?

*Translation: he's interested.*