[ Tch. He bites his lip a little. And he's not really sure what he should be saying here. Because he does sound like a heel - he feels like a heel too. His tail curls behind him, and... ]

We can- 'course we can! [ It won't be weird, right... ] Look I... argh. [ He itches his hair furiously and tries to come up with what else he can say here. Nnnnnnggghhhs ] I've liked you before, but that was 'cus of the Malnosso! So... it's not like I can trust that.