You have my word I do not pity you. If I gave that impression, I apologise.
[It was a pitiable display, of course, but Sebastian isn't quite capable of pity. Besides, despite having seen her in a pathetic state at least twice now Sebastian has to admit that she... handles it rather well, really. She bounces back well. That's not admirable, but it also isn't deserving of scorn.]
Frustration with one's limitations, shame... in a sense they are good feelings, are they not? [They prevent stagnation.]