[ With her facing away from him, once more, he returns to washing her hair. His fingers run through the soapy strands, undoing the makeshift styling. ]

It was merely a hypothetical. I am well aware of how attached you are to your hair, dramatic as it may come across. So you may wear it however you wish.

[ A handful of water is cupped and poured over her head. ]

Besides, I would have nothing to grab onto if it were so short.