She snorts at that. "Last I checked, you weren't some performing monkey. I can entertain myself." Just because she chooses that entertainment to be with him doesn't mean she can't direct it elsewhere if she's unwanted.
"By the way... I hope she likes the gift. Try not to just throw it at her. Wrap it up in something; it makes the surprise better."
It's pretty much the exact opposite of that one guy's reaction, way before. It's just flippant enough that it comes across genuine. He's going to let it go, just walk away and get back to what they're here for, when she goes on, and he turns part way back.
His mouth opens but nothing comes out for a minute. Then, "Right. Sure. I'll... do that or whatever. See ya around."
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"By the way... I hope she likes the gift. Try not to just throw it at her. Wrap it up in something; it makes the surprise better."
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His mouth opens but nothing comes out for a minute. Then, "Right. Sure. I'll... do that or whatever. See ya around."
He starts off, the barest wave behind him.