Confidence... By now I should be working on that too, shouldn't I?

[ That's one of those other things she's never had much talent for, like physical strength. She has the boldness to do what needs doing, but when it comes to believing in herself... she shakes her head, then glances up in surprise at his further words. ]

Really? You wouldn't mind? [ A beat; she hadn't thought of that option before, yet when she does-- ] I suppose I assumed you'd always be busy, like adults usually seem to be.

[ A funny notion, really, considering she's on the cusp of adulthood herself at this point. ]