[carefully running his thumb over the back of phoenix's hand in an attempt at a calming and grounding motion, even if he goes a little red at that "very". to jonah:]

Thanks, I picked it myself. [small laugh] But it's totally okay. Your brain can go as fast as it wants.

[another attempt at a joke, before he glances towards phoenix]

I'm okay, but - how about you? Need to stop by your locker or anything?