[this is going to be a little harder for her to believe come thursday, but it's okay. for argument's sake, she lets him say his piece and she nods along. she knows better than to underestimate what people will do, but...she's also stubborn when it comes to her impressions of people. it might make her a little annoying to some, but it's just how she's been. trying to see the best in people, and trying to prove there's something else there.]

...would you believe me if I said I'm still learning how to really talk to people? [that aside:] Nobody's going to force you to be better than you feel you can be, but I think you've done pretty okay with me so far.