[ Ow.

It is an exaggerated "ow" even in his head since the poke is very light. He straightens up as he lightly rubs where she poked. ]

Then, I shall do what I can to give you less to worry about, Lady Shiho. [ Lifting his hands up, he knows that is absolutely not what she wants to hear so he is already surrendering and apologizing with his gestures. ] I shall promise to be less of a "dumb adult," how is that?