[The lag is all right. She doesn't expect him to say anything. She wouldn't have spoken up if she had because she knows that's a road to sure disappointment but the way his heartbeats change does make her curious. She hadn't expected that sort of reaction.]

There was a conversation 'bout shavin'. [She's still trying to catch him doing it.] I don't think you can ever get away with 'I know' even if you do. 'Least not seriously. Maybe durin' some teasin' sort of I love yous. You don't have to say anything though. [She bites her bottom lip] 'Sides, I sorta think you did in all that ramble. Most important person you happen to know...I don't mind bein' that person.

[Because he knows and has known some amazing people; people that Rose would consider much more important than her.]