[It takes Raine that moment, and a little more, to look back at him. It's more difficult than it should be to meet his gaze, but she makes herself do it. This, at least, she can manage not to back down from.]

I don't...

If I find there is something, I'll ask. I... suspect it is simply a matter of finding both courage and time.

[It's so much easier said than done. She firms up her mouth and lifts her chin.]

...Thank you.