[He puts his hands up in mock surrender.]

Ok, ok, you got me, Red. I'm prying a little. A lot.

[A beat and his tone softens significantly.]

...but to be honest? It's because you're the first girl -- woman that I've upset like that and I don't want to do it again. Usually it's "LANCE!" [>c face for emphasis!!] or "Lance." [ -_- face.]