[Yes, Mark. That is absolutely what he is doing. Now is the time for Rex to whine and actually act much like a normal boy his age. He groans, that big mouth of his hanging open in dismay.]

Why is it that you choose now of all times to not be dumb! Now! When it's of major [*not major, he's being dramatic] inconvenience to me!

[Oh no, his hand is definitely doing some more weird gropey things (within the pocket still)-]

Wait, wait, wait. Is all of the blood actually rushin' to your head right now? Oh ho ho, man!

I must not be doin' somethin right.