[She nods. Appreciates his explanation all the more for the fact that he doesn't owe her one -- his feelings are totally understandable. When he continues, she rests her chin on her folded hand.]
You trying to outdo me, Shepherd? I should warn you, it takes a lot to rattle me these days.
[But it doesn't feel right to be glib about it, not when he's been so good about what she's told him. Not when he's opening up to her.]
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You trying to outdo me, Shepherd? I should warn you, it takes a lot to rattle me these days.
[But it doesn't feel right to be glib about it, not when he's been so good about what she's told him. Not when he's opening up to her.]
Of course you can.