[ But, he does compose himself enough to reach out and grab Leona's face by the chin, glaring at him. ]


Maybe you can start by stop thinking the worst. I thought your purring was pleasant, actually, and maybe I don't want to see you actually fail, you oaf.


[ He's trying to bite back his blush but- he does pull back continuing to hold Leona's face between his fingers. ]

And stop doing things you don't mean. You shouldn't kiss someone you don't actually care for.