[ A sigh, because this? This is not how he wanted to see this happen. Maybe a shamed 'oops I guess i have to take you to dinner' -- not some...

Well, this was just going to be embarrassing, now. ]

I'm not exactly picky, Shepard. I haven't thought about prospective dates in a long time. [ A wince. ] Longer than I'd really care to admit. I'll have to give you a raincheck on that.