The last thing Barry needs is a stranger witnessing his ultimate moment of humiliation, but naturally it's the first thing that happens, with Barry barely managing managing to mumble out an apology before another voice is piping up right next to him.

After the continuous string of upsets his life has been recently, he really shouldn't be suprised.

"Absolutely nothing." It comes out sharper than he intends and he sighs, a small exhale of breath out his nose. He's never been good with words, particularly under pressure. Calmer this time, as his free hand reaches up to rub at the back of his neck: "I misspoke. I tried to say something in kedanese but my pronunciation was off.

I apologize if I interrupted your meal."