[ He's so boldly impassioned that it takes him a few moments to understand what, exactly, she'd said and what she'd meant by it. The entire construction site? How could that be? Yes, he'd been talking a little louder than usual but that's nothing compared to how loudly he could have been speaking and he's sure he's not close enough even then to be heard from here without the windows shattering or something and--

Then it dawns on him. ]

I didn't realize you were going to put me on the loudspeaker.

[ He huffs, just once, then barrels on. Just the same as he refuses to let himself feel fear, he is similarly firm with feeling embarrassment or regret. ]

Regardless! It's a good thing they heard. I dare say more than a few of them will agree with my sentiments. It's barbaric, the idea of you going alone. I won't have it, I'm telling you now. I won't rest until I've found you the ideal companion for the evening.