[ And almost instantaneously, Makoto backpedals, waving his hands in front of him for good measure. ]

Oh, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make any presumptions.

[ As prone to fumbling as he is, it's a miracle that he hasn't tipped over his cup of water in the process, although he's staring at Haru with an expression akin to extreme bewilderment. ... On second thought, it's definitely bewilderment. ]

You want to — ... huh? I mean, where we even go — it's not like I have a pair of jammers on hand either, but —

[ Hot under the collar with this new development, Makoto flounders for another five seconds before succumbing to impulse. ]

I don't mind taking you up on the offer, but why?