[ . . . ]

I don't consider that a failing. ... No, that's not true, I do a little. I had hoped I had taught you that by example. But I said as much to Alex weeks ago, that you didn't really understand it, not as I mean it.

But I can see it in your eyes, you know. You do feel it, even if you don't embrace it the same way I do.

[ Or she's a better actress than she ever, ever, ever considered. ]

But of course. Ask anything. As I said - everything for you, my dear.