[ Maybe there was some validity to his first statement, if she stopped to consider it long enough. For now all she could do was furrow her brows together, perplexed by his words as she pulled back just slightly. The sentiment made her own voice soft, though their close proximity also kept it at that level for more than one reason. ]

Do you think so? You haven't done anything absolutely reprehensible, and you seem perfectly capable of handling yourself. [ ... Aside from keeping the secret about reading her file, but that went without saying. ]

I'll admit, I wouldn't have chosen weather conditions like that evening. Is that what you mean?

[ Meaning she might be completely missing the point of anything he just said. ]