[It's not taken badly at all, if Geordi's grin is any indication.]

It's a date. [And then he promptly stumbles over his tongue.] Or, not a date, but- you know. Never mind. [Commander Riker would be laughing himself to tears if he were watching. As it is, Geordi runs a hand over his face, sighs, and starts again.]

Sorry, that was a bad start. That sounds like a good compromise to me.