[Oh gosh, he's really pretty sensitive about it, isn't he!]

So what if it is? A stereotype is just a commonly accepted belief, that doesn't mean it can't be unique.

[She puts a hand on his shoulder and squeezes a bit.] Besides, anyone else who would really make a deal out of it would be a jerk anyway! They wouldn't even be worth seeing you in the most royal of blues in the world, which would look fantastic on you.

[There's an important pause, she raises one finger very official-like!] And not because of what you are, but because your skin is fantastic and would contrast beautifully with the color.

[Don't ever feel bad around her, she won't stop trying to build you up until you feel good again.]