"What? No, c'mon, that thing's probably broken, I don't get sick. I'm fine, I can totally function!"

At this point he breaks into a hacking cough, and he turns his head, covering his mouth. It lasts for a few moments, but when it passes, he eyes her as he tries to come up with an excuse.

"It's just a little tickle in my throat, that's all! I just need a lozenge or something."