Not even trying.

Tingling fingers twisting up into my innards had me frantic to be staring anywhere but precisely where my eyes were glued, so it was a hopeless case. That was the last thing I needed today, just so you know.

Don't you know how hard I'm trying? Very hard, is my answer, if you bothered to ask. Though I'm really hoping you don't and won't.

You're not helping.