Her stomach does a twist. "I actually had been hoping you'd like it anyway," she admits wryly, shaking her head. "I guess not, huh."

Perhaps he's like Lahabrea at the end of the day, unwilling to consider her any more than an enemy who stands for everything he doesn't. Unfortunate, given how much of him has been stripped away to this point. She lets out a deep sigh, gripping the edge of the table.

"I think you misunderstand my intent. I'm not looking for a confrontation, or an explanation. I just wanted to confirm my suspicions for certain. If I've offended you in the process, I apologize."