[... What does he even say now? How does he even react? the blush fades as he adopts a more serious face. A smile would be out of place here. A joke would be very out of place, even if a lot of him is screaming to do just that. Right now he feels free. He feels amazing, even if he knows she's probably sealed herself in to be trapped.]
I... That is... [Swallow. No. No, some direct promise would just overwhelm her in this moment. Saying something sappy, giving in to his pulse right now would - could at least - ruin everything]
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I... That is... [Swallow. No. No, some direct promise would just overwhelm her in this moment. Saying something sappy, giving in to his pulse right now would - could at least - ruin everything]