"Oh, that's not going to be a problem," she said quickly, jerking her head up. "I just...ugh." Her hands rose, hovered uselessly in the air, then dropped back to her sides. "I just don't think romance is the right thing for either of us. The timing is all off, there's so much to do in this world...and it would definitely compromise my ability to perform songs and ballads without tainting them with my own emotional bias."

That being said, her gaze returned to her boots. "That's all there really is to discuss. But thanks for offering to listen anyway." Maybe she was still in denial, but honestly? Good. This world was complicated enough as it stood, the last thing either of them needed was more personal drama.

"I just want to be his friend. That's all."