[ He flinches at the intense gaze, because like earlier when he had set the dang kitchen on fire, he finds Peko a little frightening. She's a little intense for him... But he tries to hide that reaction by glancing away, pulling his dignified little hat further down on his head. He'll take a few steps closer, but he looks up at the sky instead. ]

...The fireworks are a bit much.

[ He says it like an idle comment, then digs in his pocket until he pulls out a few sugar candies, which he offers to her. ]

It's not much, but would you like one? They're the best I could find in the candy store, at least...

[ candy always cheers him up ok ]