W-What? I– No. [ Her face is flushing. She must be ill. There's a funny feeling in her head that makes her want to smile and scowl at the same time. Embarrassment?! ]

[ She clears her throat: ahum. ] No, I was not trying to "butter you up." [ yes the air-quotes are included here ] I'm... just saying! Even if this is completely your fault for not letting go, you... have beautiful hair. Like nothing I've ever seen, even.

But you are definitely still the aggressor in this situation!