She believed that sending Vulture with them would mitigate the risks they might encounter.
With Vulture's exceptional defensive skills and Sparrow's powerful offense, their teamwork was unmatched, making them the ideal duo to lead the team.
She felt confident they could successfully complete the mission and return before tomorrow, the final day of her mission, 'Nesting'. Knowing her mission's conclusion likely held unexpected challenges or chain reactions, she resolved to prepare thoroughly for whatever might unfold.
Part of her responsibility was to ensure the safety and well-being of the people in the base, including securing their meals.
This made it impossible to pass up the opportunity for Sparrow and Vulture to venture outside, ostensibly to retrieve livestock from the farm.
However, she was unaware of what had transpired during their mission that compelled Vulture to call for her assistance.