Lauren's awkward manners never bother Annabelle, because she's rather ill mannered and awkward in other ways herself.

In fact, she feels some of the unnerving tension dissipate a little bit when he sits down beside her. The tension in her shoulders leaves, and she sighs with relief at his words.

"Exactly," she responds, rewarding his candidness and pointing in his direction before letting her hand join its other in her lap. She laughs a little, then puts her face in her hands, still smiling. "I was so worried. Sorry for being a git. I felt I was going to burst from my skin."