[ Give him a moment to clear his throat and try to calm his quickened pulse. Years of habit and training mean he doesn't really blush or fluster, but he's still not immune to this, something he has zero built-up tolerance for. His next exhale is a little wobbly before he manages to even things out and steady his voice. ]

... nonsense! It's a perfectly good look on you.

[ Which is why he'll let Edamura keep the hat a little longer. Not just because Edamura keeping it tugged down like that gives both of them a few more moments to calm their nerves. Still -- maybe Edamura can hear the usual smile creeping back into Rom's tone of voice. ]

If ... -- when you assist me with my work in the future, you'll need to dress for the job, you know? We can't have you showing up to a haunted spot tour as assistant guide wearing a polo shirt and slacks! I guess we'll have to get some new clothes ready for you. Maybe a shopping excursion would be useful in the next week?

[ A pause. Has Edamura raised the hat enough to look over again? Maybe he'll catch sight of Rom nervously licking his lips -- an uncharacteristic move -- before he adds quietly, ]

... in any case, perhaps some time spent away from the group would be nice.