I only say what I need to say, Ms. Devan. [Straight-faced as ever, but his tone suggests that he might be making fun of her a little.

A solemn nod in her direction.] And for what it's worth, you do a decent enough job of selling yourself. You don't need to rely on me.

[Or in less understated terms, she's a bit of a braggart. But he knows a lot of those – it's a quality he can even find a little endearing. He wouldn't be playing along as much as he is, otherwise.]