[ It's a good thing he asked because that means she doesn't have to. Not that she had a problem asking questions. Well, most of the time. Sometimes asking questions and with the fear that she was disappointing someone by doing so - but there's little of that feeling here.

Maybe it's a combination of Scott's demeanour and the setting around them. Or maybe it's just that her curiosity can't help itself and this topic - along with the present company - are far better distractions from her earlier plight.

There's a sheepish little smile from her. Not quite finished chewing yet, she holds her hand up to her mouth as she speaks. ]

I have no idea what a car is. I thought that autoshop might have been something like how to learn how to shop without thinking. [ The corners of her eyes crinkle. ] In hindsight I realize how silly that probably is.