[if he wasn't so dignified or something he'd be jumping for joy; for now he bounces a little on the balls of his feet]

Awwweesome! I bet it'll be great, you'll see. Huuuuh...we could go for a joyride. I have one here, and it could use a little fixing, but we can do that in exchange. Sound fair? It's like a....vehicle. Like a, a wagon? Carriage? But way faster and cooler.