[He'll be disappointed at first then, as she merely gives him a cloudly look and opens her mouth to ask if he actually thinks she could possibly manage another one, until it clears up from the surprise that's enough to stop her completely. Putting her at a loss is just a bonus point when she finally does go red. But she doesn't avert her eyes from him; instead speaking up with a hesitant voice:]
...Really?
[To... say that as casually as he just did; previous incidents had only ever been because of coercion... right?]