Ocean's Breath Plateau i just need to speak and bespoke

Well, he sure gave the man a scare. Not what he would’ve hoped for. Still, he chuckled under his breath. He couldn’t help himself, what, with the doe-eyed stare and the loss for words. It took minute for the stranger to seemingly gather his senses. He said, stammered rather, something quite odd.
Is it? Valentine tilted his head. And why’s that?