And yet you bring it up. Constantly.

[Truthfully it's something that both annoys and confuses her. Of course he should want respect - if not from her, then from the world at large. A person is nothing without their reputation and liable to be crushed the moment they reveal a weakness, no matter how small. It seems impossible that he does not feel the need to be respected. Thus, he must be lying to save face.]

You asked a question. I answered it.

[She gives him a sharp look.]

Do you have anything useful to say or not?