She's fine with that, of course, and even turns sideways on the couch with her legs folded under her, hand turned up to thread her fingers through his. She listens closely, frowning worriedly at his words. She hated to think about it at all, but it was something they couldn't really ignore either.

But it's her turn to flush when he says that, and she realizes that it's the first time he's really said those three words together to her. Her tail even starts to thump on the couch excitedly, a bit of red even creeping in to her ears.

What was he saying? Oh. Right.

"Stuff you haven't been so sure about--... oh. Ohh you mean-- that stuff I was teasin' you about before... ?"