"I don't mind it. It means no sun, and not being over-heated." Or whatever that uncomfortable sensation was. He didn't think it was over-heating, but easier to say that than to get into the whole explanation. It wasn't like it made sense, after all.

"This is probably terribly forward of me, but were you heading somewhere? I could give you a ride." He wouldn't have offered to a semi-stranger, in general, let alone a young lady, lest it be taken badly... but he knew her from the network. And they all at least tried to trust each other a little, there.