[Dean knows exactly why that is and instead of even trying to look contrite, he goes for impish instead, raising his eyebrows in a caricature of consideration.]

Well, if my options are leave you alone so you can read, or you disappear off to god knows where to read, then yeah. Sure. [He's teasing, but he's also serious. But also teasing:] If you must.

I have work I do too, sometimes, you know.