[ She is put in an uncomfortable position by that. At this point, it feels like they're just playing hot potato with that visceral discomfort. She grapples with it a moment. It's hard to respond to him without being like 'I hate your entire personality but your voice sounds nice.' That, also, is not entirely true. She only hates the way he makes her feel mocked and human at the same time. ]

In the interest of killing time, I've made an exception. [ Then she gets an idea and goes for the logical appeal. This would be easier if she were good with people, and used to relying on anything but blunt honesty and brute force. ] You told me my time in your presence would not be wasted. Unless you have another suggestion?