[ And step inside he will, just shy of being within Daqiang's personal space. Of course G'raha has never been one to treat the other man any differently, even when they have not seen eye to eye on things. G'raha is loathe to start, but if that is what is needed... ]

I know not what to say at the moment, in truth. It didn't occur to me that some harmless fun, as embarrassing as it is, would upset you so.

[ Because he can recognize it. Daqiang is upset. G'raha just isn't sure how deeply it runs. ]