"Last time I went out on a date was grad school. It's just... been awhile. The sort of people who become knights are pretty impressive. And I'm smart, sure, but that's about it." He shrugs, just stating a fact. "So they ignore me until they need something fixed."

He really didn't mean to end up in this pity party. So he grabs a few glasses for her to pour that champagne into.

"Basically what I'm trying to say is... thanks for giving me a chance. Even if I blow it, at least you didn't turn me down right off."