Really, she shouldn't worry so much about that. He can hear the smile in her voice. There's a reason businesses tell everyone that answers the phone to smile when you answer it: smiles are audible.

He laughs at that, a soft sort of chuckle. "I wish it worked that way. Instead, all I have to focus on is the texture and the taste."

Not rude. Funny. He shakes his head at her apology. "Not necessary. I don't mind. Often people dance around the whole blind thing. It's nice to be treated like a regular guy," he assures her. His brow furrows and the smiles fades a little. "Anything in particular?" He hasn't been around long enough to realize that Allison is new.