He scratches at the side of his head nervously. He keeps on feeling that dread - the worry that he'll give the wrong answer to one of her questions and end up inspiring her wrath.

"I- I'm sorry that I doubted your word, sir!! I didn't mean anything by it. It's just... I was just... surprised? I mean... it's not every day that I manage to earn some praise or approval from ya. It can be pretty hard to rise up to your expectations, sir." Then, he hastily adds, "But it's rewarding too!! I swear!"