It's too dark to catch her cheeks darkening - and even if he could see it, he'd never see the red. It's impossible to miss the awkward shape of her body, though, or the way she looks away. Embarrassment colors her clearly, and unnecessarily.

After all, if she was that concerned by the bumps on her skin, she's at least somewhat convinced of the situation. It might be unconscious belief on her part, or conscious hedging of bets, but it's an improvement over pure skepticism. He'll take it, gladly.

"We lost time," he points out lightly. "Under the circumstances, we have to consider all possibilities."