Yeah, she can definitely tell that it's something that gives him pain by the way he slows before resuming threading flowers into her hair. It makes her heart ache for him so badly that she has to raise a hand to her chest, clutching over her heart as discreetly as she can.

But she tries to keep her voice as chipper as she can.

"Well, then I'd really love to see your performance too! And... and I hope your friends get here soon!"