*is doing his best not to become too flustered (and he was coached gently about this (something about remembering to breathe?) but he has forgotten those words of wisdom)* *straightens up after he ties his laces*
The hotel ... the hotel's a good one. *flashes a (tentative) smile (because the hotel is five star and it doesn't matter that he thought about dying there once)* It's right in the centre of things but not that far from the Flower? Which, uh, should be ready for decorating, at least, by the end of the week? Maybe, maybe next time you come, you may even get to stay there?
*leads the way outside and is, as ever, immediately ushered to the top of the queue*