[ Oh the laughing. She is teasing, even if she means it. This woman finds amusement in his embarrassed flustering. G'raha understands now. But just because he understands doesn't mean he has the ability to avoid it all completely. He's... Clever. Mischievous. But not smooth, no matter how much effort he has put into trying. ]

I fear I am making an utter fool of myself here tonight. Pray hope in the future I may find a way to rectify that.

[ Let him make a better impression. HE IS AN OLD MAN ]

Now I daresay I will make an attempt without the handholding. You now have far too much ammunition from my own clumsiness.