Then it would seem that we are at an impasse for the time being. Which is a shame, but not entirely unexpected.

[He didn’t sounded particularly bothered by this, he simply accepted it. Because, while yes it was something of a backhanded insult, he did mean what he said about enjoying people for their flaws. She was interesting, this only made her more interesting- just not safe enough to come clean about himself yet.

The exchange was unequal.]

I do enjoy our time together though, and I hope this doesn’t change that.

[And because he does want to make her aware that he knows she’s keeping her own secret too (because why not keep stirring the pot tonight?), he adds on:]

And I do hope your headaches get better.