[Elleru's laugh is definitely unnatural to Kieran, but it's also taking a backseat to the way his heart is slamming against his ribs and his entire face feels like it's catching on fire.]

[And that was before Elleru placed her palm against his cheek.]

I-I-I-I-It ain't th-that at all...!

N-N-N-Not that I'm bein' forward... I ain't.. That's... I... Y-Yer... It... I-I-I-I'll take a kiss?

[Translation:

Hello Miss Elleru,

You are incredibly attractive both physically and in regards to your personality. In addition, your confidence is equally enticing and overwhelming to an individual such as I, who is still building his self-esteem. However, I do not wish to be forward about those observations for fear that I will be objectifying you as a woman, which is inherently wrong. In addition, I am not interested in a relationship at this moment, as I am still carrying feelings for a young woman back home, but perhaps we can revisit the matter at a later time if you are interested.

That said, kissing you would be an incredible opportunity that has me feeling quite flustered since I, a gentleman lacking in self-esteem, am not used to any sort of forwardness that isn't, frankly, unhealthy. This is a somewhat novel experience that has me excited and nervous for the prospects of sharing a kiss with someone who is genuinely invested in my well-being and I really would not like to mess this up.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to this smooch.

Sincerely,

Kieran Duffy.]