Unfortunately for her, it was all the more easy for him to refuse a polite response. "No." Any discomfort she may have had was being largely ignored by him. Even if it was very noticeable, Michel was stubbornly refusing to care.
His hypocrisy was undeniable and he didn't even begin to try. It wasn't as if he hadn't thought about it. In fact, it was something he knew very well. If there wasn't a revolution going on, he would certainly be doing exactly the same thing. Just perhaps not legally. He was fortunate to be viewed as just another man seeking justice for his country and not a murderer. Even then, he wondered how long that would last. Grinning though, he kept his thoughts to himself. He'd just let her keep thinking what she pleased.
Music was a better subject anyway. He nodded, remembering the beginning of that night. "I could teach you to play something. I'm good with most any string instrument."