[ that's how it is when you're caught between a rock and a hard place, unfortunately. ]

Humiliated? Oh, n-nonono, just —

[ right in the middle of handing her the bag, his hands snatch on air mid-response, mouth opened on a sheepish addendum. ]

I guess you could call me a little embarrassed? I should've been more mindful.

[ a pause ensues, and then, hesitantly: ]

I'm sorry for the subpar service today. This isn't really a bad place for sweets. I'm not the only employee here, so if you come in at another time, you can be assisted by someone else, if that would be more convenient.

[ he's really shooting himself in the foot trying to get the words out just right and failing yet again to come off as anything but a babbling moron. ]

Are you sure you're alright? Would you like compensation?