Could'a said 'the stars' just as easy, there, but I getcha. Ain't the most unlucky it could'a been, [he adds, with a tone meant to convey he absolutely doesn't hold the occurrence against her.] Better me than you, y'know?

[And the next point gets her a light shrug - shortly before he sets his posture to take the splash.] Don't think meltin's on the menu t'day, honeypot. Gimme yer best.