Observant as she is, she can likely tell that he's just a bit flustered at her persistence on the subject. Not bothered, and he maintains his outward composure quite well, but for all his stubbornness, she certainly has an effect on him.
"...then... you doubly flatter me, Lady Sansa, offering such familiarity, and feeling so secure in my company. And yet, I would be ashamed to pay you any less honor than your due."
He pauses, just a moment, a bit pensive. It could well be she wants to avoid her station and title, but prefers not to say so explicitly. He's naturally wary of taking such liberties--both as a matter of propriety, and a first line of self-restraint--but he isn't about to prioritize his own comfort above hers, after all. Worst case, he'll simply have to be that much more on guard against her charms.
He continues, smiling courteously, as always, with a touch more solicitude.
"......however... nor do I wish to make you uncomfortable. ...if you insist, then, of course, I will call you as you wish--so long as you will remember that I mean only to show you the greatest respect."
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"...then... you doubly flatter me, Lady Sansa, offering such familiarity, and feeling so secure in my company. And yet, I would be ashamed to pay you any less honor than your due."
He pauses, just a moment, a bit pensive. It could well be she wants to avoid her station and title, but prefers not to say so explicitly. He's naturally wary of taking such liberties--both as a matter of propriety, and a first line of self-restraint--but he isn't about to prioritize his own comfort above hers, after all. Worst case, he'll simply have to be that much more on guard against her charms.
He continues, smiling courteously, as always, with a touch more solicitude.
"......however... nor do I wish to make you uncomfortable. ...if you insist, then, of course, I will call you as you wish--so long as you will remember that I mean only to show you the greatest respect."