[The expression she gives him is a thoroughly bewildered one.]

How would that be a trick? [But it occurs to her not a moment later that it is the sort of thing she could see someone like, say, Larxene using to make fun of someone. In retrospect, she feels a little bad - so she's quick to explain, frowning apologetically,] I've just... never met very many people who really wanted to be my friend. So-- I thought I should ask. [Her hands curl together.] I don't want you to feel-- obligated, just because I want to be friends.