"Twice for you seems almost remarkable," Euterpe considered. Although she didn't ask how long he'd lasted. Twice in ten seconds would still be concerning. But still, it was a step along The Six Month Plan. Euterpe honestly thought this part would take him longer.
Maybe none of this would take as long as she thought.
"We have plenty of time for adjusting," was what Euterpe assured him, her voice matching his own softness. "And, like I said, I'm always right. It's my cross to bear." The use of Christian idiom amused her.