[The laughter is louder than usual.]

That was my second guess. Ah, Pyra, you sure know the way to a ruffian's heart! Hahahaha! I'm just happy you agreed. I was sure you wanted to spend today with other friends...

[Well, he's a friend, too. Actually, he's not even sure about that after what had transpired a few weeks ago, but he's just not going to think about it. At this point, he's too scared to ask. Surely she has other friends!]