[Pink tinged his cheeks and he folded his arms, more for something to do to ground himself than anything else.]

It caught me by surprise, that's all.

[And he doubted he'd be visiting the beach any time soon after this.]

If I'd known you were coming, I might have just said no. I think their plans can be carried out by someone capable of managing it.

[Look, see? He could be nice. That was praise, Nat.]