[ can he hear her frustrated sigh from the next room? but it's tinged with a note of resignation. she knew going in that trying to convince him not to go would be a losing battle, she just doesn't want him to be an idiot. ]

I didn't say that. I said don't go after her without a plan or without backup. It sounds as if you're getting those.

[ especially if she goes with him and whoever ends up joining him. ]

All I'm saying is don't rush things before you go in.