{ her question does at least let him look her in the eye again, glad the previous line of questioning is over with. }

A little. I think I'm more relieved that when you worked it out you didn't seem to be horrified at the idea of it. { and that is a question on the tip of his tongue, something he is almost worried to ask. } Does it... bother you?

{ both of them probably know if it did it would mean he wouldn't pursue it further as well. }