Oh - [He takes in a deep breath, the words following it barely existent on an exhale.] that's very gracious of you. [His mind is racing with all sorts of reasons why he should excuse himself but honestly he doesn't have air enough right now to argue.
Instead, he does his best to stabilize his breathing. It's not going well, but he is trying. He reaches back to pull his braid aside and the collars of his shirts down so the chilly air can reach the back of his neck as he looks out over the water. Gradually, he starts calming down somewhat.]
It's - very beautiful - isn't it? [He feels so awkward just standing here so here he goes attempting to small talk.]
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Instead, he does his best to stabilize his breathing. It's not going well, but he is trying. He reaches back to pull his braid aside and the collars of his shirts down so the chilly air can reach the back of his neck as he looks out over the water. Gradually, he starts calming down somewhat.]
It's - very beautiful - isn't it? [He feels so awkward just standing here so here he goes attempting to small talk.]