That proves to be a preemptive measure well-picked, as Data was already opening his mouth to interrupt.

"Noted." One less popular social tactic to compromise. If they fail to foray into humor, this may yet go acceptably. Going from that, however, he's not entirely certain where to begin. New and interesting situations, indeed. A similar state of being to his first few years after being activated by Starfleet. "Your failed recording indicated a concern that you have 'scarred me for life'," is where he settles, after some processing.

He keeps a watch on her facial features as he speaks, wary as to whether or not this was the shift in discussion she'd been seeking.