You say that as if it's possible for him to not be bothering someone.

[He's not really serious, but the answer is automatic, barely thought. Ikki pauses and coughs slightly when he realizes it.]

But no. Not anything I can't deal with, he has often nagged me about meeting you, though.

[Stupid big brother with bird complex.]

My name's Phoenix Ikki, I'm Marco's phoenix bro.

[If he remember correctly that's what Marco told him to say to her, as if it would help to make things less awkward.]