"Oh, of course. Not at all", he replied hurriedly, not wanting to seem like he was hurt, running his hand distractedly through his hair. "I am just feeling a bit... a bit devil-may-care, this evening. Your restraint shows a far better character."

He paused, knowing that to be properly introduced would require more than just the two of them here. But they could still know one another's names. "I'm Mr Holm, Bragi Holm. I'm new to this country."