"Oh, you're keeping notes? Well good for you." She grins at him. Really, Mal. You have no idea how much this lighthearted talk is needed.

And hey! It's not like Mal has seen her act, so he shouldn't... ask people like Wes and Angel to confirm how bad of an actress she is. Yes, he totally shouldn't.

Cordelia shakes her head. "No, not really. I've been surrounded by a bunch of dorks and geeks for the past few years. What's one more to add to their number?"