[ it's less the kiss that surprises her and more what he says next that shocks her. she's not so stupid or oblivious that she didn't notice how almost bashful he was sometimes before she died again, but... maybe she misinterpreted how he reacted after he died. even though she thought his reaction was more than reasonable.

she stares stupidly for a full second. ]

What? But... you... I thought I was better at... How could you.... [ come up and ask her about yves like he did? ] Claude?

[ she hasn't let him go even as he draws back. ]

How could I... continue to be so thoughtless to you?