[Is that flirting? He can't say anyone's ever flirted with him before-- new experiences abound already. Again, he laughs. Seems genuinely entertained.]

No, you're probably right.

[Risky business to say the least.]

As for individualism...well. Time will tell I suppose. Although in some ways I expect it's inevitable.

[And whilst he gives no outward sign of it, it's not especially a prospect that he likes.]