[ So, yeah, he's just exceptionally awkward and out of touch. Somehow, it comforts her a little to know that he's at least a little sincere about this whole thing, even if his methods don't exactly lend themselves to it.

Suddenly, that shifts him away from annoyance and more towards problem to be solved. Well...

Maybe he's still a bit of an annoyance, if only for that... whatever that bit was with the dreams. Her expression just flattens in response. ]

I... see. Has it occurred to you that it would perhaps behoove you to be more forthright? If you wish for someone to know that they are "great," as you say, then I daresay it would benefit you more to say so directly. It may not be your intent, but your method does come off as... rather disingenuous.