"That's pathetic," And he says that in the nicest way possible, speaking like he'd talk with the chief, "I mean really go out. There must be something you like to do. I...I'd go with you if you needed some company."

And then Krem promptly stuffs his mouth with a bite of Cinnamon twist because well. That makes it so he has a few seconds to come up with something to say if the other man shoots him down or says something ugly.