He likes to keep everyone safe, but with this, it's personal. He gets quiet a moment, then adds. "I know a lot of people here now Karrie. But you are one of the few special ones."

He pushes into it a little, chirring softly, giving her chest an affectionate nudge with the nasal ridge of his helm. He wishes he could kiss her in return, but well, when he thought to try it at the dance...things didn't go quite the way he intended.