He folds his arms defensively. He wasn't quite expecting that reaction. Did he seem that helpless? Still, maybe it meant he played off being normal better than he thought.

"Keep it down. Just because you're proud of it doesn't mean I have to be. I have a business to run, and I imagine it would be rather hard to sell flowers if people knew I was involved in this sort of thing."

He pauses, wondering if he came off a little rude, and hoping he hadn't. She was trying to be helpful, after all. He tries to soften his tone of voice.

"Yes, I'm a Numbered. Sorry if I came off offensive. That wasn't my intention."