"I wasn't always blind, you know," he points out, the dryness a bit more sincere than their aloof coded talk. "Until quite recently, I've been perfectly capable of dressing myself for events like this- I've been to them before, to some degree. Right now I just need my-" He clears his throat gently, still hating the concept but deeply protective of Helly. "My wife to help me make sure the colours aren't an awful nightmare and my tie's on straight."