[Alma doesn't notice until he feels her fingertips, causing him to jerk back a little in surprise.]
I'm okay! [he gives a simple, easy smile] I think I slept funny last night. Gave myself a headache.
So! [quick change of topic!] What are you doing for Christmas? Miss Jennifer is having a gift exchange and I have to find a gift for Lacus. [He knows she's the spokesperson for the Defense Force, but that's about it.]