Sebastian... [You're so kind and sincere and oh no honey. (She does not know that indeed in the way her heart goes out to him in sympathy for his feelings, she is effectively the "oh honey" here.)]
Believe me, I am grateful for your sentiment, but I would not have come closer if I had not been prepared for such a thing as this. It's all right. [But as for his request, to that Anne nods.] If you wish to, please go ahead.