"I'll look forward to learning, then."

The last thing she wants to do is to alienate him from her, or from the cause, and she knows that she has to swallow her pride and forget about being open and honest - at least until they're alone together.

"I know that. Believe me, I know, and I'm not asking you to do anything that you're not comfortable with. I'll be happy to be with you here, just you and I and no need to hide."