[Compliments to make her feel better - and to distract her from asking who he swapped with, and why it was such a hellish swap. There's a reason he's focussing on the dreams day.]
It was freaky because virtually everyone was asleep apart from me and Martha. And we couldn't wake them. We had no idea what was going on! Well - you know - except that it was obviously one of the wardens' little games.
[They reach the coffee shop and he holds open the door for her, ushering her inside.]