[ There we are.

Alexandrie tilts her head curiously. ]

I know it to have been rather fraught— we have discussed the subject of his being terribly frustrating on occasion— but I thought perhaps that had not precluded you from considering our Ambassador to be such a one.

Well, perhaps not rapport, but... [ A blink or two as she 'reconsiders'. ] He did seem quite agitated that you had quarreled.

[ Concern™ ]

Was it in true earnest, then?