Yeah, asking and laying down as much as you can is pretty important. I think it's also kinda necessary to not assume that silence or not discussing it means that's okay. As for your question...

[ Making another thoughtful noise. ]

If you went and did that without at least giving me a head's up, I would be a little bothered. I do have to say, though, that since it's Ariadne, I wouldn't have much of an issue with it.