[ She is genuinely surprised she doesn't freeze up there, because that also comes as a very big surprise. ]
You're gonna make me freeze up again, oh my god!
[ She's mostly joking, though. It's nice that she can talk with him like this without feeling nervous or awkward around him like she used to before. His confidence in her absolutely helps with that. She lets that comment about higher pay sink in for a bit, and then she softens a little, rubbing the back of her head a little sheepishly. ]
I -- I'm just really grateful. You don't have to do that, but...thank you.
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[ She is genuinely surprised she doesn't freeze up there, because that also comes as a very big surprise. ]
You're gonna make me freeze up again, oh my god!
[ She's mostly joking, though. It's nice that she can talk with him like this without feeling nervous or awkward around him like she used to before. His confidence in her absolutely helps with that. She lets that comment about higher pay sink in for a bit, and then she softens a little, rubbing the back of her head a little sheepishly. ]
I -- I'm just really grateful. You don't have to do that, but...thank you.