[ His obvious astonishment pulls forth a genuine chuckle, also kept soft because she doesn't want him thinking she's laughing at his self-consciousness. Just as selfishly, she'd like to take him in, all of the shyness, and show him that he looked a lot better than he thought.

But she can be (mostly) patient, when it matters, so she splashes back, a bit closer, but remains facing forward. ]

I wouldn't lie to you. [ A gentle tease, but there's honesty resting beneath it. ] I'm used to much smaller tubs and having to bring along your own soap, myself. When it's not lakes, anyway.