I think - I think not completely, even if I try to tell her otherwise. She was often called a monster, that might have stuck with her. [Which was terrible and at least partially - if not mainly - his fault.
That she actually affirms his suspicion comes as a surprise and his eyes widen.] Um, it was just a thought. So it's not the Horoglium... [He mutters more to himself before his attention turns back to her.] Would you mind if I take a look at it once? Maybe examine it a little?