You mean people aren't usually when you talk to them? Well that's not very nice! Even so, if I'm bothering you it's probably better if you just say so, being honest is better than not, right?

[Not that she can really talk, but that was then, and she'd had her reasons. Still, the poking stops, and the wrinkles along the bridge of her nose smooth out as she smiles bright enough that it lights up her eyes.]

I'll try not to totally overwhelm you with them, next time. It's just that this place is so interesting, and the company's pretty fascinating too.