[Offense only somewhat taken. Aubrey’s well aware her tune changed only recently. How well can she be said to have withstood everything, really, when she came out different yet again?

[She glances abruptly away when it lands. Moves on. That’s all.]

Alright. [Mumbled somewhat.] I was just asking.

[A few paces for the exchange to better settle; and, more clearly:] It wasn’t supposed to be an insult.