His jaw tightens some, not just because he thinks Aoife is being unnecessarily rude, but just the way she says it makes him regretful everything has happened this way. But she's a Coombs, and she isn't Moira. James is naturally disinclined to discuss this with her if Moira hasn't. "Maybe you should talk to your sister instead of coming to me. Isn't that easier? Since you're unsure I'm worth it," he says, rolling his eyes.