If Deucalion had any sense of humor or lighthearted wit, he might have commented on the counterproductive choice in accessories. HOWEVER, he was somewhat lacking in that department and thus, kept the (serious) commentary to himself.

He gave the shorter fellow a nod in return before--

Okay. So the humor was rare. Scarce even but...

"A rather bright evening, isn't it?" He quietly added. Except he sounded totally serious.

Maybe he was...