Better than idling. Inaction can be action at times, but most of the times it's just an excuse for indecision. ( which isn't a way she could ever bear to live. she's never been a passive person, and how could she be, when there's so much suffering in the world? ) Well, thank you, for your compliment. It's always nice to be appreciated.

( he may hold back his laughter, but she doesn't hold back her amusement. ) Then what does that make you?