[oh god

that laugh doesn't seem quite natural? Like, it seems more like Pokey's laughing at him than with him. His cheeks flush pink, and he is so embarrassed by himself right now.

Shit, shit, he's gotta say something. Something to salvage this trainwreck.]

Uh, anyway, thanks for the good luck charm. Let me know when your birthday is so I can return the favor when the time comes, yeah?