[He never thought he'd say this, but: it would be nice if Chloe were as stupid as her boyfriend. All the same he adjusts his collar with a quick "thank you", pretending not to notice that strategic re-positioning.]
I will not deny it is an inconvenience, but it would not do to let something so trivial as this hinder me. [Besides, Sebastian is, when it comes down to it, a shapeshifter, and thus not as bothered by having his appearance tampered with.]
You mean well, I understand, but I am sincere in saying you need not worry.