Then do.

[She turns to him fully, her brow tight, her eyes on him as though they could bore a hole through him if given the right incentive.]

I say you are defensive, and you are. I say you are a conundrum, and you continue to be. I only want to talk about you to better understand how I may help. To better understand you.

[She flips her hair over her shoulder, closing her eyes.]

But if you do not want to talk about you, then ask about me.