[ "Mr" is too stuffy sounding so yes, "Sir"— ]

Of course not. [ She'd never....... she might, a little. Her life is built on little accomplishments and proving she can do things, in some ways; this is a small but solid blow to her ego. ] But... Thank you for saying so, Ms. Marker. I appreciate the sentiment.

[ A quiet moment, before she tilts her head. ]

What have you been doing, then?