[airily:] It could be that I am the kind of person who can't abide further mess. [tilting her head to look askance, refuting herself in the same line of thought:] But that'd also make me a foolish sort for standing so near that spot in the first place, mm?

Even so, [she flicks her glance sidelong back his way, a wry tone creeping in.] do take care not to assume kindness where practicality can simply suffice. It's not as though we have enough evidence to believe each other to be true, yes?