[Bulba actually did not notice. He was just glad he hadn't shied away or anything like that. (Which was probably a silly worry to have, but a small one he had nonetheless.) Though he was turning a little pink himself.]

Well. Thanks for thinking of me, I guess. [While he was probably busy, no less. Bulba held the articles a bit closer in his arms, probably a little more pleased than he should have been.]

Oh, uh, how has the clean up been going...?