(well...she raises a point - if he works himself to the bone, then the outcome ends up messy.
and yes, he's of overwatch - but has strongly considered in going into freelancing - whoever wants an upgrade just pays up front and he gets to work, simple as - no strings attached.)
[ the weaponsmith could use a break, no? Sure there's a conflict, but overwork simply causes sloppier work...
there's many spaces for him to join her, and sure, he's overwatch. spending time with the enemy was an enticing game for someone with no public links to either side ]