[He'd argue that his boldness here is plenty of a reason for her to punch him in the face, guys have been decked for less when it came to matters like this. So he'll take that as another green light, sitting quietly to let her get used to his presence, to get used to being close to him. In all honesty, he's surprised this is even happening, and he's surprised himself at how quickly he acted on these feelings that came on the minute he got a glimpse of her beauty against the stunning background of Fontaine.

But as soon as he gets another green light, he's greeted with a yellow one. Though she can't see it now because she's turned her face away from him, his eyes line with a little concern that maybe he'd already pushed a little too hard. It wasn't his intent to make her uncomfortable, but maybe this was inevitable given their relationship.]

I'm flattered that you thought it was a good idea for any length of time, haha, [he laughs, causing his throat to get scratchy so he has to clear it before he coughs again.]

Sometimes, the heart wants what it wants, even if the circumstances might say otherwise. Lumine, what would you do, if I were to kiss you right here, right now?

[He leans forward slightly, to put himself closer being in her peripheral, wanting her to turn to look at him so badly. His chest tightens and his heart beats hard in his chest, realizing what he just said to her. Another bold move, another risk that he's taking. He's not an idiot, he knows that making a move past just being friends could very well end that friendship- but she hasn't let go of his hand, and it doesn't seem like she has any intention to.

So now, he needs to see, to see if her heart beats the same as his own.]