Martin's mouth opened and closed without a sound at first, still turning the words over in his head. He ducked his head.

"Oh, I..." What was best? Most courteous? The right answer? "I can't ask you to take time out for me if you..." He what? Had to...float out of nowhere to someplace else? Martin had no idea. He smiled, embarrassed. "I mean, I suppose it's something that's up to you. Does that sound right?"