I- I feel like it shouldn't surprise you too much, but I'm kind of oblivious sometimes, Susan. [He can admit to that, glad his fur provides some semblance of cover for how he's starting to blush.

Had Susan liked him a really long time? Had he been just that unaware?] If you were being really romantic, I definitely missed it, so, I'm sorry about that.

I'm not mad or anything, I promise. I'm just really surprised. [He glances back at the burnt grass.] By both grass burning and the romantic feelings, I mean. But one more than the other.

[He has to think about how he feels. It's complicated, but... not in a bad way. Susan is kind, smart, sharp as a knifes edge with her words and actions when the time called for it. She isn't shy about speaking her mind.]

I really hadn't thought anyone would like me romantically. [Its an easy admittance on his part, but he stumbles past it.] I think you're brilliant, you know that? You're strong and brave, you don't give yourself enough credit.

I dunno how I feel right now, its- [He coaxes a hand through his hair uncertainly.] not a no. To dating I mean- I dunno, I haven't even thought about dating in a long time.