[ That's true. This felt different because, well, they haven't really talked all that much... and then there's the name thing. Perhaps this is only less awkward because it wasn't the first time today but also, for the first time, he's looking around to see if anyone was watching... ] It's okay. I should have been more careful. [ There was still room to stand apart, at least, so he could think on this a moment longer, or wait for her to say something. Initiating just seemed like something he shouldn't be trying to do. ]