[ he tenses, but only for a moment. because for a second there it looked like she was reaching for him, but the moment quickly passes. he laughs a little, mostly at himself, and slips into the little store. ]

Then I'd swing back to what I suggested initially. Sleeves kind of get in the way whatever the design, don't they? Unless you're okay with skin-tight sleeves, but said you didn't want anything that showed too much shape, so...

[ maybe drawing it would be a better idea. it seems like they're just going back and forth here. ]

Besides... I'm not sure if any fancy place you're going to would even allow all those weapons, so...