[There's palpable relief there. Things seem so much simpler where Leonard's from (or perhaps they're merely simpler in his mind); she could easily imagine other men backing off at her explanation, for any number of reasons, and he's taken it entirely in stride.
She knew she liked him.]
I doubt anyone could warn me off. You might not know it, but I can be a bit obstinate. [His reaction's cheered her enough that she can tease him back now.]
[voice; private]
[There's palpable relief there. Things seem so much simpler where Leonard's from (or perhaps they're merely simpler in his mind); she could easily imagine other men backing off at her explanation, for any number of reasons, and he's taken it entirely in stride.
She knew she liked him.]
I doubt anyone could warn me off. You might not know it, but I can be a bit obstinate. [His reaction's cheered her enough that she can tease him back now.]