[He makes a quiet sound at that, but does tip his head to look at her, face dusted an embarrassed pink.]

Only kind of? I'll have to try harder, I guess. [He grins, bumping their noses.] I don't..., I don't really think it has to be taken super seriously, but I also don't think I'm. Ready to go "all the way", like people call it. I don't... have protection? That doesn't seem smart. [He's absolutely taking it completely seriously.]