I... I'm not trying anything, Katara. I genuinely think those are cute earrings, and I'm genuinely glad that you think my eyes are nice.

[He says this awkward. It leaves a weird taste in his mouth. As if he should be saying "sorry" but he's not quite sure why. Yes, he's being direct, but how on Earth was that mean?]

But ah... alright. The tea's done anyway.