For lack of a more accurate term, Data hesitates. He cannot be said to be particularly... adept, in these scenarios. And on the likely chance that her intended point of discussion is their sexual encounter, his metaphorical social maneuverability decreases further. In delicate situations, determining whether a human would find mutual inexperience more positive or negative is difficult. He brings his free hand back down to rest at his side, makes a single, measured step forward.

"If it offers any relief," he begins tentatively, "I cannot lose my patience or become disgruntled. If it does not, I have found that humans often begin attempting to resolve awkward moments with non-relevant conversation. Though I am afraid that common subjects- such as current weather conditions- are made irrelevant between the ship's atmospheric controls and the very nature of deep space."