[Marinette opened her mouth to say something... and then promptly closed it again. Had she actually said that? She didn't think so...]

I uh... meant that I love how sure you were that you'd find it exciting!

[Then why was her face so red? Fortunately, she had a convenient distraction in the form of his fin!]

Well I wasn't going anywhere. I just meant that I was going to let you choose where we go. [She gave him a reassuring smile and squeezed his hand.] Don't worry, I'll help you!