What's that? Do I hear something? Is it talking about something relevant, or simply saying it's ready to be charred?

[ Obviously she wanted to heard what he had to say.

Because she didn't particularly care (or at least, that's what she told herself), it was hard to tell if she was truly listening. Some would consider it an art, others a coping mechanism she learned over the years after hearing some sort of "voice" in her head. Either way, she made sure to adjust her body in a way that screamed, just try and get past me you little vermin. ]

And? isn't that obvious? Rats are usually carriers of all sorts of disgusting things. How is that helpful?