Small favors. [He's finally beginning to recover his composure, more or less. Its not that he minds people knowing who he is involved with, exactly, he just likes to keep his love life private. Its just a part of his personality. being confronted tends to put him on the spot.]
So you were expected me to get electrocuted? I may have to rethink our friendship. [A more natural smile, now that's he's found his feet again.]