[ ... ]

...Oh.

[ There's a part of him that thinks that this conversation merits booze but he's... going to forego that to ensure that his head is clear. ]

I don't... it's not a good idea. [ He looks incredibly apologetic even if he's not sure if that's the right way to go about it. ]

I can't speak for him. But if the situation were reversed... [ he trails off unexpectedly and yeah, those ears are definitely pink. ]

It's just not a good idea.