[Laughs at Cobalt's expression. Oh, he should get this boy a little tipsy more often]

What's wrong with being cranky and bitter? Keeps you sane and warm at night.

And also. Counterpoint - as someone who is terribly fond of Silence - why do you care if she'll never forgive you? Words are words and nothing changes.

It is none of her business how you play unless it affects her, don't you agree? And even that is open to interpretation.