I was fishing for sympathy! [He hasn't switched to video but you can practically hear his arms flying up in the air.]

Okay, first of all? I am never telling you an embarrassing story ever again. Shame on you for preying on my moment of weakness. Second of all, it is very natural to not want to fall on your face. It's basic self-preservation.

[He snorts, just a hint of amusement in his voice. Seems like the distraction is working.] What, you mean show off my guns like you just did?