Her lips press together again, and she remains silent for a moment or two as they sway to the music. This entire conversation feels like it's been hours, but it couldn't have been that long. Not if the song is still playing, if they're still dancing. But it can't last for much longer. She takes a second to collect herself, to keep her molecules from freaking out when he ignores what she's said.

Of course he does.

"You'd take anything I do as encouragement."