[ Bastien’s answering laugh is not breathy, but he tries to return to a whisper afterwards, and nearly succeeds. ]

We offer both quick, efficient spreads and slow slathers. For a fee you can have the butter brought out in the— [ this is where the whispering fails outright, because he’s about to laugh again ] —shape of your choice—

[ He drops the crystal. ]

I have a speech, you know.