No, you're warm toned, and the gold matches my hair. [ He's still in character but none of that is fabrication. He's noticed David's yellow accents; man has an eye for shape and color. ] It's too bad citrine is so cheap -- the color is so good on you. Alas. When my buyer gets those orange sapphires, we'll get you something else made. [ Probably should have checked on stones types before using them, but if the metals are similar, he's willing to take the risk.

He sees David pull his hands back. ]

I don't think any of these are right. [ He moves on to the next case, pulling David with him. They didn't look done sizing the rings, so hopefully that will buy them time for a second case.

He wonders passingly what kind of jewelry David actually likes. He hasn't seen any on him. ]