The inn isn't that bad... [If it sounds defensive, that's likely because she herself hasn't moved out yet. It simply hasn't seemed all that important to her, not compared to all the work that needs to be done!]
[But her argument loses some bite when she actually sees his own residence. It's humble, certainly, but it's far more comfortable than a hotel room. And besides, she hasn't been much more extravagant in furnishing her own room, so the lack of personal touches doesn't bother her. Honestly, it doesn't even register.]
This is nice, Darin! [It's meant as a sort of compliment, a way to note that he's done well for himself — but not actually saying that, since it would be an odd compliment for what's still a relatively small space.] Have you been staying here by yourself?
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[But her argument loses some bite when she actually sees his own residence. It's humble, certainly, but it's far more comfortable than a hotel room. And besides, she hasn't been much more extravagant in furnishing her own room, so the lack of personal touches doesn't bother her. Honestly, it doesn't even register.]
This is nice, Darin! [It's meant as a sort of compliment, a way to note that he's done well for himself — but not actually saying that, since it would be an odd compliment for what's still a relatively small space.] Have you been staying here by yourself?