[ she's a bold woman, but yeah. he's not, she's not. it's why talking to him about it is so much easier. it does make her grin though, tone turning a bit teasing. ]

Aww, you mean it? You're such a sweetheart, Mister Wriothesley, putting in the work for that astounding popularity of yours.

[ no, she won't let this go. it's funny. but it drops to a more sincere one, turning to glance back at the others. ]

Hopefully I won't be asking you out anytime soon then, or if I am it's just to catch up. I'll let you know in advance if it's a vent dinner or not.