Yeah, he knew she wouldn't have any idea who he was. He didn't even mean to say it, but he'd felt so bitter lately that it just happened to slip out.

Right. The "explosive" box. She didn't want to deal with him, so... just open it... and make her happy. He pulled the box closer, then lifted it up, balancing it on his knees. Without making an effort to even feign happiness, he opened the box.