[ It takes effort not to make a face when she comes back at him with the accusation that he'd made her seem like some pervert, but he's quickly assuaged. ]

Was there another way I was supposed to be acting? [ He knows, but like. Does he Know. ] Ahh, well... either way. Thanks for not clobbering me because of my dumb mistake.

[ He holds his hand out, ever-so-slightly more certain. ]

Here. Let's try that again.