[At first, he's not sure what's going through her head at his admission. He'd said it so casually, with no real fanfare attached. Just answering a simple question with a detailed answer of what he went through and how he felt. No more, no less. Her silence could mean a number of things, and he almost starts to regret his decision to blurt out how his heart felt about her. But they're already this far, right? They went from strangely cautious friends to having her in his arms, kissing her and finally allowing each other to bare the some most vulnerable parts of themselves to each other.

So when she leans against him, doesn't really tease, and shoots him that softened, affectionate smile, he relaxes and laughs softly as he looks down at her fondly.]

Hah, I did. You captured me quite easily, and it was pretty hard to contain my excitement to see you when we met up in Inazuma.

[And then he said that stars line and thought he was so cool and NEVER EXPLAINED HIMSELF.]

Imagine my surprise when you didn't refuse my advance today, but you finally let your guard down enough that I thought there might be a chance that I wouldn't get rejected. Maybe...I should come to near-death situations more often.

[His eyes lid heavily as he shoots her one of those signature smirks, one that would make any Fatui nervous and leave anyone wondering what was going through his head. But he's only teasing her, even if he absolutely will get close to death again. He just won't do it on purpose just for her affection. Please forgive him Lumine, he's a nutcase.]