[wow! good for lenore so that means that she no longer has to deal with feeling his absolutely insane heartbeat underneath her hand, like it was threatening to leap right out of his chest]

I....

[he flusters a little bit before his expression just turns to one that's - soft. sentimental.]

.... I hope you find one. Your soulmate. Your person who'll be there for you through anything and everything. I... I think that's what I want, and I don't know if I'm cool or casual enough to be able to do anything less than giving my all to somebody.

But I'll support you while we're here - however I can.