Xin looked annoyed at Nick.<span style="color: #0080FF">"What gives, Nick? You don't interrupt a player at practise, man. Soccer isn't an american sport, it's not designed for minute-ly commercial breaks. Let the man play."</span>He looked briefly up at James.<span style="color: #0080FF">"He was curious about your scarring. nevermind him, just tell him at the next opportune moment, yeah?"</span>He then turned back to Alley, sighing for a moment.<span style="color: #0080FF">"Sorry about that. And, uh, thanks! For the compliment."</span>He seems a little awkward. There's a slight pause, just long enough to be slightly uncomfortable, before he speaks up.<span style="color: #0080FF">"I like your hair. And your, ah... Choice of clothing - or should I say lack thereof - really bring out your figure."</span>It was a clumsy attempt at a compliment, but it was sincerely the best Xin could conjure, given his suddenly pressured situation.