[Well. No matter how much of a smooth operator he is, hearing anyone, especially her say that, and say that directly to his face, is going to make him look up in surprise.
...And damn this place for making his emotions visible. While externally it looks a bit mild, there's a small rattle of the nearby glass and bottles, and there's a strange fizz and pop sound that goes off around him. It's enough to snap him out of his brief surprise, and also enough to form a flash of annoyance that actually makes those little fizzles and pops dissipate.
Man. Not cool.
In any case, he just tries to not do anymore damage or make any other visible tells as he recomposes himself.]
I'm trying, anyway, but...thanks.
[It's really the only response he can make since his stupid emotions threw him off. ...Except he's also kind of happy inside, so they're gonna screw with him a little more as a bit of a nice, fuzzy warmth in the air and the colors lightening a hue or two. Things that are too subtle for him to notice, at least right away.]
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...And damn this place for making his emotions visible. While externally it looks a bit mild, there's a small rattle of the nearby glass and bottles, and there's a strange fizz and pop sound that goes off around him. It's enough to snap him out of his brief surprise, and also enough to form a flash of annoyance that actually makes those little fizzles and pops dissipate.
Man. Not cool.
In any case, he just tries to not do anymore damage or make any other visible tells as he recomposes himself.]
I'm trying, anyway, but...thanks.
[It's really the only response he can make since his stupid emotions threw him off. ...Except he's also kind of happy inside, so they're gonna screw with him a little more as a bit of a nice, fuzzy warmth in the air and the colors lightening a hue or two. Things that are too subtle for him to notice, at least right away.]