[It actually leaves her so fast that she hasn't had time to really parse out exactly what the consequences are for saying it. She does turn to watch him and before he can get too far, she reaches out with the intent to snag his hand.]
I've humoured you. Entertained you. I've let you taunt me. And I've been honest with you.
[As honest as she feels she can be.]
You'd have me endure all of that, have me admit that I'm perfectly capable of holding interest in you, in agreeing that you're charming, handsome, that I mightβ [Less 'might'. There's obviously a part of her that cares about his well-being. How far that care goes is another matter.] βthat I might be curious. That I might not dislike the idea. The possibility. You have my attention.
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[It actually leaves her so fast that she hasn't had time to really parse out exactly what the consequences are for saying it. She does turn to watch him and before he can get too far, she reaches out with the intent to snag his hand.]
I've humoured you. Entertained you. I've let you taunt me. And I've been honest with you.
[As honest as she feels she can be.]
You'd have me endure all of that, have me admit that I'm perfectly capable of holding interest in you, in agreeing that you're charming, handsome, that I mightβ [Less 'might'. There's obviously a part of her that cares about his well-being. How far that care goes is another matter.] βthat I might be curious. That I might not dislike the idea. The possibility. You have my attention.