That's why I made myself so numb to all of it. Being assigned here has been such a relief, honestly. [ Wow actually saying that out loud... sounds terrible, let's move past that.

But oh no, that's... way too sweet. There's a bashful chuckle from her as she turns her head away, as if that will hide how her own cheeks have turned red. ]

Really? If you do that, I'll end up getting a big head.