This time, he does turn his head to look at her, one eyebrow arching eloquently.

"If you truly think I wish to return to that party, you don't know me half as well as I think."

Granted, she doesn't know him half as well as she thinks, but that's not her fault. Benedict is always reticent to talk about himself, especially since she, technically, is his employer and he doesn't think it's appropriate to go spouting off about his hopes and dreams when they won't come true regardless, and him telling her about them will just make her feel bad.