It's probably a good thing that he's not holding anything heavier or sharper than a gauntlet when she speaks, because he drops it promptly on the floor with a clatter and an uncharacteristic "Maker's balls" when she startles him. Simon's not a difficult guy to sneak up on.

He remembers her from the advance crew; it would be difficult not to recall someone with a face like that and hair like that, but the question has him looking confused and guilty in equal measure.

"I--yes, I did, but it's been years and years. I don't remember you from there." The should I? is unspoken and vaguely implied.