Even so, I...

[ hhhhhhhhhhhh. This is not the conversation she'd thought she'd be having when she woke up this morning. ]

I am sorry, I am not feeling particularly jubilant at the moment. You need not keep attempting to lift my spirits when it is not working.

[ poking at her glass. She feels bad, because they're clearly trying, but her heart isn't in it, right now.

Lifting her head and addressing Rosie: ]

I am sure I will be more eager to get to know you when I am feeling less overwhelmed. My apologies for my poor mood.