[He is completely taken aback by how frank she is with all of it, really. He almost starts to work out denying her ugliness in his head to offer to her, but it's so dishonest that he cannot being himself to say it.]
Push myself... [he looks back down at his mostly blank paper.] That is good advice. I cannot seem to guess your age, as unfamiliar with your people that I am. But I guess that you are young, but intelligent and kind beyond your time. I can see why you've made many friends and suitors.
[Though he can't imagine himself kissing a lizard.]