"You don't have to look like anyone else to -" That affirmation of how she's totally pretty and smart and awesome just the way she is will have to wait. "- wait, who'sa what now?"

For a moment, it looks like his brain is completely rebooting, like that sentiment was enough for it to reach the cerebral equivalent of a blue screen.

And then he finally looks up at her again, and his expression looks...actually hopeful. His furrowed brows relax a little.

"Like-like? Like, seriously?"

His cheeks start flushing bright pink.