[ Matt can hear the ??? loud and clear, and concludes closer to a mumble, ] It's just hard to seduce someone without a working knowledge.

[ But it's for school isn't really a normalcy win. Even if it were true, which it's not. Matt mentally retreats back into his hermit crab house. Trust no one! ]

Ah, well-- [ Finally, he accepts the paint can, holding it close to his stomach. ] I'm sorry it was such a rough time for you. But thank you, yeah. I'll try to think of a good project.

[ He shifts the flowers to one side so he can retrieve his basket more easily. ]