[What a cold reception~ he's used to it.]

Oh, am I? ...Sorry. Couldn't help the sudden appearance. In exchange for you giving me an assist, I'll carry your shopping bags or something.

[He rolls his shoulders. Now he can see her, and--huh. Well, she's pretty, though.]

But if it's too much, you don't haaaaaave to help. I sure would appreciate it, though, since I have very little idea as to what's going on!

[...He's still reeling from his encounter with Ariel, anyway...]