[Another mood shift. Riye crossed her arms and seemed to glare at him.]

Why the pause then?

[Maybe she was being unfair, but she just didn't want this to go by. It didn't feel right. That entire mood he had just seemed to rub her the wrong way. She hated dishonesty too much to let him off without an explanation. If she were to ever get one.]

You know, if there's something you actually want to say, it would be really great if you actually told me.