The question is one that intrigues Ellana, because it's different than her own reaction would be to someone asking if they could speak with her, at least if they weren't running towards her panicked, or anything like that.

"Do people only come to you with your problems?" she asks, adding, "Or are you saying if there isn't a problem, you don't have time to talk? I only wished to discuss something I'd heard with you, but I don't want to take up your time if you're busy."