There is a long, long, long, long, long, one might say extended even, silence. This is the silence of someone who has had a realization about themself, not shameful exactly so much as, perhaps, possibly, maybe, a little humiliating.

"It occurs to me that my education is short of practical skills." She closes her eyes, and concentrates with an odd expression.

Barely a murmur: "Nevermind. No it isn't."