Mitch will just nod. And I see that being the end of it. Because he doesn't like pushing the subject as he feels bad for his friend.

(Ah, damn those rogue commas, don't worry it will pop up in your writing somewhere. Yeah though, I agree that's why I think Kat will be more surprised by him. Mitch will just stare for another moment until she talks and he'll clear his throat. "No you look...beautiful.")

Haha well Mal isn't going come into play until they go West. But I know what you mean though.