Again, Espio froze up, painfully aware that he'd turned a shade that would grab anyone's attention, heart suddenly pounding. This whole conversation was going from bad to worse, and the very worst thing was that - well, maybe, actually, a part of him actually liked the attention!

But even so, it was bad. Very bad. And he didn't exactly have much of a way out... or an answer to the question. However, he edged towards the door.

"W-well, I - uh - actually, you know what? I forgot the Grand Marnier for the crepes so I'd better go and get it, actually! And maybe I could grab one of those... those things with the salsa dip."