[She's not going to hold his squishy cute expression against him this time since it's sort of their first date again, and also, she really really likes him. But if he could keep it to himself in the future, it would be much better for her poor heart.

Magnanimously,] If you have to flirt with it a little to get it to cooperate, I won't be mortally offended. Depending on what you say. Hold on, did we miss a turn? [It may just be a little further down.]