[She hears everything he says. Really she does. But when he says it's stupid she can't help but snort out a laugh.]

If I hadn't proven myself, would you be bothering to speak to me right now?

[Because she's doubting it. With the way he looks at her sometimes, like she's a mystery and a threat wrapped in one package, she isn't sure he wants to speak to her at all.]

I know what I'm capable of doing. I just wish I was given the chance to prove to myself I'm still able to do it, is all.