[He shakes his head. It's a terrible suit, and he's about to say so (and suggest Crowley try another tie, because he's pretty sure he's seen that same tie on him at a support meeting). But, oh, right, there was someone else here. He turns to Patrick and, nicely, but just a touch too saccharine to be sincere:]

Very sorry. Been so lovely talking to you.

[He nudges Crowley at the elbow to lead him away before either of them makes someone angry and so that their 'private conversation' can be held in something like privacy. Once they've drifted off from the crowd, and with a playful twinkle of his eyes and a smirk of his own, he teases:]

Now, what is this we need to discuss ~privately~ about my snake? Crowley, you must know how that sounds and the impression it leaves--not that I'm complaining, but, well, you know.