The grin absolutely flustered him, and he excused himself and fled out to the kitchen to check on the coffee. And jam, and honey. Quickly, before he could blush again.
It didn't take long -- the tray was almost ready when he popped in -- so within a moment or two he came back, composed and balancing a tray in his hands. "I almost forgot I asked to have this made." He settled back down to pour for each of them.
"I'm afraid I'm new in town and must confess I know nothing about you."