[ he actually can't help but laugh at that, just a small bark of a laugh. ] Analyzing your features proved that they are well within the spectrum of conventional attractiveness. I was under the impression that women appreciated such facts? [ pauses once more, shrugs. backhanded compliments are the only ones he knows how to give, okay. ]
Your experience is with more straightforward humans, I should assume. [ assuming correctly here that she's another of those ancient dorks from earth. ] I believe I tend to over-analyze the more primitive sorts. A life of political intrigue and constant vigilance will foster such tendencies.