[Her shoulders relaxed a little, and she folded her arms to rest them on the table.]

Then you look terrible. [There was obvious concern in her eyes. She certainly wasn't going to stop trying to find out what was really going on, but now that she could see his condition she was going to soften up. Gentle but firm, unlike her anger before.]

Ah--thanks. [She sighs and shook her head, with a small 'psh'.] I'm suprised I still do when my boyfriend still thinks his place is a bachelor pad.