Oh, yeah. I guess burning your mouth up like that would do the trick even better than coffee, wouldn't it?

[ Iris' smile turns just a tad more sympathetic once she notices how unenthused that thumbs up of his looks, and that isn't even touching the fact that he's blushing.

Is he really that bothered by his outburst? And, if he is, how can she turn this around? Those are the thoughts bouncing around in the back of Iris' mind right now. ]

Should I... get you some water or something? I bet it'd be easier to swallow than coffee right now, and I really don't mind helping out.

[ Lending a hand is probably a good start, she figures. ]