Saddling me with the unpleasant job from the get-go, are you? I see how this partnership is going to go already.

[ He's teasing, really. It can be hard to tell from his flat affect, but that's always been Kim's cross to bear. He would much rather be researching - it's more his specialty anyway, and it would be interesting besides - but he can tell that Ydris going in there would probably just make things worse.

He flicks the tips of his fingers at Ydris, gesturing for them to head out. ]

Go on, then. The less that gentleman has to look at you, the easier my job will be. You really did a number on him. I'll be curious to hear how your research goes later.

[ Kim picks up the gifts and heads back into the shop. Just before the door swings closed, Ydris may hear Kim's voice canted a little louder, as mellow and strongly accented as it always is: ] Good afternoon, sir, I must offer my apologies for the actions of my colleague...

[ Apparently he's done this song and dance before. Go figure. ]