Something like irritation and frustration flickers across his face for the briefest of moments, perhaps only even visible because of all the recent events fraying his nerves. He swallows it all down, however, knowing that's exactly what she wants.

"Hm, yes, but it looks like I still managed to win after putting on a grand show," he says, smiling and spreading his arms. "Did it meet your expectations? Can't exactly put on a performance as a mute now can I? And I'm still talking now." Still alive...despite everything.

He suppresses a twitch at her "cute" little names for him. This girl..."I don't think an abandoned boat and displaced little old me would be that interesting. Sorry to disappoint, but show's over," he says in a sing song tone, making a little shooing motion with his hand.