[ She lets him have his silence, since he's so graciously done the same for her without much fuss. Besides, it's kind of fun to wonder what's going on in his head. The more time she spends with him, the more she'd love to take a dip into that mind and see what dwells there.

When he finally speaks, she's smiling brightly. It's nice, feeling like she's done something good. ]

Ahaha! Now you're thanking me! I think that calls for a little celebration~

[ Which means she'll grab what's left of her barely-touched mimosa and drink, oh, maybe a half or so. That's her equivalent to a Soundwave wine chug. Quite the accomplishment! ]

In fact~ [ He gets another poke. ] I may just have to upgrade you to adorable.

[ Don't tease more. Don't do it. He's already shown he's a fragile tsundere. Don't don't don't-- ]

Especially with all that blushing you're doing.

[ Look, it's her special way of saying "you're welcome." ]