"I didn't think of it. I was busy with the logistics of the pause; he seemed at first to take it as reasonable of us, and as a boost to his pride, I saw no further cause for worry."

That hurts, but in the way where it's true, and correct, and she's glad she heard it and she wishes they could get to the torture instead of having to endure more of this and she's aware of exactly how weak and stupid that is. "I didn't think of it. I was busy with the logistics of the pause; he seemed at first to take it as reasonable of us, and as a boost to his pride, I saw no further cause for worry."