"I think that there should be more to an action. Thought should be put into everything and meaning." Because it was what his uncle taught him, to plan his thoughts, to not be impulsive like his own parents. But he'd taken it to heart a little too much and that was probably his benefit and flaw.
Bastion was a bit confused at the sudden change in Marie's tactics. He had no real idea what she was doing. Was this a sudden game of chicken? Did she want him to kiss her? He strived to look into the meaning of what she'd said. Prove that he wasn't like most men. Well the easiest idea was not to fall to her charms,and so he stood still, his muscles locked as he stared back at her. "I'm not like other men and I am not going to kiss you right now Marie."