For his part, he doesn't even recognize how attentively Chloe is hanging onto his every word as he once again gets caught up in his storytelling. She finally gets a word in edgewise when he comes up for air, and he quirks an eyebrow at her confession, ready to scoff and dismiss it, before realizing she's probably telling the truth.

"Every night? Do you mean it?" He turns away quickly, averting his eyes to watch the animatronics in the tunnel and clearing his throat unnecessarily. Self-consciously. When she shifts, he can't help but look at her questioningly, wondering what she sees there that holds her attention. Does he have something on his face? His eyebrows draw together into a frown at her actions, but he doesn't stop her, instead keeping his eyes fixed on hers, his head tilting in confusion.

"You wanted to be close to me?" He's aware that he keeps repeating what she's said, but he can't help it, his processor isn't parsing her motives. They've been friends for several months now, so why is she suddenly pushing people out of the way to sit next to him on a ride? Why is she suddenly tracing over his features with her fingertips like she's never seen him before? Why is his body suddenly feeling warm and flushed, his eyes widening, his pupils blown in response to her closeness?