[ he's absolutely embarrassed. Lapis was very pretty, for one--and for two, he's still just getting to know his fellow Black Order members, so he's doing his best to make a good impression in front of his new 'family--' he hasn't had to get to get to know new people like this in a while.

just breathe. it'll be fine. ]

--Ah. [ and then she says something like that, and his ears are going pink all over again.

He's gonna' do his best to regain his composure as he tucks his umbrella under his robe. ]

--It's fortunate that you have that kind of power. It's nice to work alongside someone whose powers actually... work in my favor, for once.

I admit I don't have much martial skill, so I used to get in the way a lot, back in Florida.