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The aversion to speaking was not a good sign. Opening communication during the practical was likely a mistake on his part, but unlike most people who would take the hint, Ben felt that he couldn't leave things like this. For one, the lackluster response didn't convince him in the slightest. Lilie was a poor liar, and while her sincerity was endearing it showed that this was something that needed to be worked on in the future. He could see the expression even without his sight: a small frown, an aversion of eye contact, and a tiny bow of her head. 

[color=C0C0C0][I]Would it be impolite to insist?[/I][/color] He silently wondered. He had to. If he left it to her they would never address any problems and loathe be it for him to willingly let a potential issue stew needlessly.

Ben decided to say, [color=C0C0C0]"Forgive my forwardness but I can't help but feel it's to the contrary."[/color] He hoped it wouldn't be seen as pestering but he wouldn't wait for the blood to cool to find out. [color=C0C0C0]"The once open conversation between the two of us has iced over since we returned from our break. If there is something I have done wrong, I would like to know."[/color] There was the temptation to add that it was a little juvenile to avoid his question, but he would keep that to himself for the moment.