[ Charles can sense the turbulence of her mind from surface emotions alone. They seem to have narrowly avoided disaster here. When she looks at him, he tries not to smile too obviously. His mouth does turn up a little at one corner. ]

Did I? It seems he merely was made aware that he wasn't paying attention to his surroundings. [ His tea having been brought to him, he checks the bag and decides it still needs more time to steep for the best flavor. ] I haven't seen anyone play that game in some time.

You're quite good.