[a small huff, but he draws back when she pulls away, hands falling back to his sides]

. . . I'm just making sure, I suppose.

[no counter to the "brat" comment! he is being gentler today]

If something is bothering you and you don't want to talk about it, that's okay. And if nothing is bothering you, then. . . I guess it's just me.

[he will scoop up his rental yukata and drape it across one arm]