[ she never stops being suspicious-- she's too analytical not to be, and she's been betrayed by her own naivete more than once-- but she's not refusing outright, not yet, even with the irritation visibly lingering in her body language.

her attention is on him fully, focused, singular, and as heavy as her stare. ]

I dwell on many things, not all of them realistic. [ a slight pause. ] If your objective is genuinely for us to be together, then ask. If not, then you are welcome to seek the exit at your leisure.