[ Normally after a failure like that, she'd just leave... but the look on his face makes her change her mind. Hurting him emotionally won't help her cause, but it'll make her feel better. That, and teach Asa a lesson about relying on anyone else. ]

What are you talking about, boy? I am her. That's why I know what she's thinking right now. [ A shrug. No more point keeping up the act. ] I have to say, you've done a better job hurting her than I ever could.