Oh, of course, it was all about not stifling her and not about proving a point. Frankly, this completely sucked. But Molly lets out a little laugh at his question, anyway. "Silently."

Her smile remained slightly wry and mildly pained, "But it could be a lot worse."

And as soon as she said that, she winced. Hero's rule Number 7, Molly. Never comment on the fact that it isn't raining. Or that you're not being chased by vampires, zombies, or other things out to get your blood - it's the surest way that they'll come.