[He doesn't catch the surprise in time, but whatever follows it he reigns in like his life depends on it. He pulls back so hard that his eyes go blank in the same way they do with tough customers, and the smile slaps itself up on his face this time. A reflex. For a moment, he forgets to breathe. Then, just as quickly, he shakes it all off and besides a lingering, nervous tingle there isn't much to notice. When the blankness fades from his eyes, he averts them.]

Sorry about that. I don't even know how it happened. I just sort of...did it, you know? I'll try to behave, though. Maybe they'll let me out sooner.