He canted his head vaguely this way and that. He may be looking out for everyone the best he can, but he didn't feel any different...

"Some fancy do, yeah. They do it every year. Apparently last year it was a disaster but nobody'll say why. So I'm keepin' on my toes! I can't let a date go sour, yeah?"

...

"A-a Gala! A Gala ain't gonna sour on me. I mean- god damn it-"