( She has to laugh a little at that, because really...he's not wrong. )

I never thought you'd answer me clearly if I asked them, or maybe that you'd think I had ulterior motives for asking at all.

( Still, having to talk about why she wasn't able to sleep, that she's less keen on. Still, if it means she gets to learn more about him...it's all give and take, isn't it?

After a minute or so, she eventually offers him an answer, though her smile does waver somewhat as her tone softens bit by bit. )

...I got to thinking about the last man I was with, and it sort've just spiralled from there. I was with him for a long time and he wasn't good to me, so you know. ( She shrugs once, clinging to nonchalance. ) It didn't end well, no one walked away happy.

( The next look she gives him is apologetic, chased with a smile. )

What about you?