--no, don't apologise. I asked, and honesty is really hard to come by.

[ good lord he's put his foot in it now. he runs a hand through the side of his hair, a fidget as he searches for words. ]

It could be something unique to your world. [ he reasons again, not sure if saying that aloud will actually help make this less awkward. ] And-- it's a good thing, to experience love, so...