I'd like to think so! You'd have to ask them too. But I'd be sad to hear that they didn't think of me the same way. That goes for you too, Vianca! We're still getting to know one another, but that doesn't mean we can't be friends. I'd rather be a friend who becomes a better friend.

[This at least sounds more earnest, and he leans happily against her side, blinking up at her under his hood.]