His mouth gaped slightly at that as he struggled for words. "Oh no, I wasn't...I was just..." He passed a hand through his hair, ruffling it slightly. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I was trying to be...polite?"

And you're fucking it up, you idiot.

He took a clearing breath and gestured again towards the car, if a little helplessly. "If you want to get in, we can get going."