[He's basically testing her patience and the only thing that keeps her from being a complete jerk here is her own pride. She doesn't want to crack first here, especially when it feels like they're so, so close and she can hold out just a little bit longer ...]
Then we should get to practicing.
[A quip answering a quip is not a failure on her part.]
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Then we should get to practicing.
[A quip answering a quip is not a failure on her part.]