*just loves the way you put that* I'm flattered you're so accommodating.
*knows you probably don't know the full story about what happened, and neither should you* *soberly* I wouldn't like to repeat it. *not dishonestly* But we can bounce back. Always do.
*orders the white fish special and closes up his menu when the waiter comes by* *extends his legs a little ways under your side of the table*