[She doesn't so much as blink. But he is willing to try. It just may take time, time she is willing to wait, learn, and listen. Or see how much she has changed to adapt to this world.]

I would not agree on your wording but...very well.

I would like a visual cue, however, of our progress.

[Our, not we. There was something about miles and inches wasn't there.]

If you feel that inking my skin is the way, then we will discuss it. However, I would remind you that no matter what happens or what the world does to us-

I am not your sycophant.