[He leans away automatically, but not quickly or far enough away that she can't actually poke him, since he isn't actually trying to dodge it. The action and her comment both get a small laugh, too.]

It was pretty dorky, but my goatee was way worse. I was just super psyched to be able to grow one, finally.

[Sure he was like 24 at the time but don't judge!!! Like he's about to judge her naming--]

Provolone, though? Really?