[In any other situation, that lack of disdain that she's come to expect from Ben might cause her to be instantly suspicious. Instead, she takes it as another reason it's fine to stay here. Ben is warming up to her finally, not berating her or leaving or anything. The longer they stay here, the better she can get to know him.]
You can stay pessimistic even when looking at something like this?
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You can stay pessimistic even when looking at something like this?
[This being the lakefront, in this case.]