...It's. What I mean to say is. I wouldn't want to ruin something you...clearly value. From your home. That...it was delivered today, wasn't it...? I tend to break...everything. I apologize. I...and if. I weren't to break it. I would most likely not. Be very good at playing, anyway.
[This is quickly spiraling into a disaster. Every option here seems bad. He could say yes, attempt to play, and break the drums. He could say yes, play, and be horrible at it and embarrass himself in front of a human noble. He could say no, and upset Benson by rejecting him. Or he could make a complete fool of himself, like he's doing right now.
He's freaking out a little.
He continues to dab at himself with the towel, still staring at the grass.]
It isn't important. I apologize. I was simply, uh. I came over to. Admire you. I'll go and...return to my work, now. If I'm. I'm clearly bothering you. Forgive me. I don't...I don't know what you want. Are...y-you're just. Asking me? If I want to...? But it's...a-as my superior, isn't what...you want. More important...?
[He's turning pale. This is either going to end in him getting yelled at, or something else horrible. Either way, he'll probably deserve it.]
[outside]
...It's. What I mean to say is. I wouldn't want to ruin something you...clearly value. From your home. That...it was delivered today, wasn't it...? I tend to break...everything. I apologize. I...and if. I weren't to break it. I would most likely not. Be very good at playing, anyway.
[This is quickly spiraling into a disaster. Every option here seems bad. He could say yes, attempt to play, and break the drums. He could say yes, play, and be horrible at it and embarrass himself in front of a human noble. He could say no, and upset Benson by rejecting him. Or he could make a complete fool of himself, like he's doing right now.
He's freaking out a little.
He continues to dab at himself with the towel, still staring at the grass.]
It isn't important. I apologize. I was simply, uh. I came over to. Admire you. I'll go and...return to my work, now. If I'm. I'm clearly bothering you. Forgive me. I don't...I don't know what you want. Are...y-you're just. Asking me? If I want to...? But it's...a-as my superior, isn't what...you want. More important...?
[He's turning pale. This is either going to end in him getting yelled at, or something else horrible. Either way, he'll probably deserve it.]