"Can't fault your taste," is a little bit teasing, but not ungenuine. "She and I have had more people in common than known each other very well, but I respect her a lot. And, if I'm allowed to say it without making it weird, she is very hot, so, you know. Nice. Also you get to live on a boat, if you're moving in with her, so that's nice."

Possibly a minority opinion in Riftwatch, but it's evidently sincere.

"How'd you — I mean, I'm curious how you got to know each other, but also if you really are uncomfortable, I don't mean to grill you. I know things can feel kind of delicate, sometimes, when they're new. But honestly, especially given the lives we're leading... I think it's great. When people find someone they really connect to."