Yeah, it's a little weird, isn't it?

[he rubs the back of his head, expression becoming sheepish and maybe a little bit embarrassed.]

I, uh...kinda fell asleep when they were explaining it anyway. Not really sure how it's all supposed to work.

[but she seems a little down again, so he decides it's ok to share his consummate optimism aloud rather than keep it to himself the way he's trained himself to.]

But it shouldn't be too bad! I don't think anyone's gonna let you die just 'cause you didn't shake enough hands or something.