[ It's all still a bit ridiculous in his opinion, but there are...potential upsides. He's still working through the implications of that.

He's relieved to hear that she has a date. ]

Oh, of course. They'd better treat you well.

[ There's almost a threat in his voice, but not quite. ]

I've...mostly decided. I'm dating someone, but we haven't gone on dates in public because I've been a private person for most of my life. I don't flaunt our relationship because I abhor gossip, and I don't want him to be hurt on my behalf...

[ He sighs. ]

But he's a much more outgoing person than I am. He'd love to go. And the circumstances that would have made a relationship a nightmare on our world don't really apply. Obviously, I'd prefer if he attended with me, but...

I'm not sure if shoving all the admirers out of the way and carrying him off would go over well. That's what I feel when I look at him right now. I should...probably ask normally.

[ He looks a little horrified that he just confessed all that. Sorry, Fluttershy. ]