Honestly, it is not as if I have anything better to do on this godforsaken train.

[ .. there's a slight pause following that statement, because it sure sounds a lot more like the usual Alice. Blunt, direct.

But Alice also is well aware it's just a partial cover for the more caring thing she said a moment ago, so after that pause, she adds: ]

And I doubt any of your problems would be a bother to me. You can tell me anything.