[ She wants to say that his situation was different -- that the books proved that -- but she is at least good at keeping that a secret. Besides, his other comment fills her with some doubt, and she has to mentally rewind a minute.
Bit of a cocky smile. ] Then you're remembering wrong. You dodged the question, and people who dodge questions tend to have things to hide, or... they want something. [ Another sip. ] Why did you want to talk to me so badly?