[Ben gives no hints as to what he's thinking; he continues to lead the way up the last two flights of stairs, though he does glance back long enough to protest - however mildly - her words.]
I didn't think anything. I was asking.
[But he's already insulted her and it had not been his intention; he doesn't linger.]
[ Spam ]
I didn't think anything. I was asking.
[But he's already insulted her and it had not been his intention; he doesn't linger.]
Did it work? Were you safe?