I-It's not like I mean to... It just never comes up. [That and this subject makes him extremely shy, judging by how he still has his face covered and how it's still easy to tell how much he's blushing. Even his ears are a little red.]

She's... [At that, he does slide his hand down a little, until at least his eyes are visible.] ... really nice. She was so friendly right when I met her, and... she just gets me in a way no one else does. [For various reasons, ones which he doesn't feel is right to blurt out to Anise unless Xion's okay with it. He's still blushing, and he's still shy... but talking about her just makes this pleasant look show in his eyes.] She's strong and brave... but she can be quiet and shy, too. And she's got the best smile...