I know it may come as a surprise. Rest assured, I was not expecting it either.

[He straightens his shirt a bit, takes another deep breath.]

But you are- rather beautiful. And I admire your courage and strength of character. [And she reminds him eerily of Kitty which, while that might have been a bad reason, was still very prevalent in his mind.] I understand if you don't want to persue- being with me, but I thought you should know. Before the summoning, just in case-