Any opinions of smoothness are completely beyond him right now - he sure wasn't trying to be, but to each their own, right?

The offer comes as a surprise, and he may be a bit dense, but he's not stupid.

Holy shit.

Playing it cool was easier said than done, but he'd been chastised enough times by his party for getting overexcited and ruining moments, so he's doing his absolute best to keep a level head. That doesn't stop his heart from absolutely pounding in his chest, though.

"I'd like that," He replies, after a moment, taking one last swig of ale before setting the drink aside and standing. "You lead the way."