[The fact that she avoided questions about the boyfriend meant that he would simply have to find another way to circle back around to that problem. Or, he would assume the worst and deal with it as he dealt with terrible worthless selfish things...

Later though...]

This isn't the undercity, so I doubt few would appreciate the eclectic display of artistic talent born from such a place. If I know you, you didn't add such things with the intent to offend.

[He reached out a hand to touch the back of hers holding onto some of her hair. Then he gently closed his hand around her wrist and gave a small tug, a request to stop hurting herself.]

I know. There is a lot to lose here, it seems.