[ He gets a kick out of it when she talks herself up. Firstly, because he agrees with her entirely, and secondly, he hopes she really does believe all that about herself because she is beautiful, smart, and funny, among many other things. ] You're the coolest person around here, honey. [ She must have a ton of people chasing after her, he thinks. Maybe not to settle down - who the fuck could, in a place like this - but just to be close to her, connected to her. ]

It means a lot to uh...kind of feel known. Understood. I know what you mean. [ So yes, he definitely gets it. ] And just so you know, you can kick my ass anytime. Please. [ He adds that last part with a grin. ]