He swallowed the steaming sip of coffee with wide eyes as he listened. Carefully, he set the cup of coffee down on the counter and watched her as she explained, his countenance becoming more serious. Not harsh or sorrowful, just... serious. He averted his eyes, staring into his cup of coffee and feeling truly naked before her. A nakedness that transcended clothing and even flesh and bone. He felt her looking through him, not at him. Looking through his facade, his poorly executed rough exterior and seeing the "real" Corvus. She could see his every thought and desire and knew his deepest secrets. He couldn't help but feel somewhat embarrassed... almost ashamed. A faint smile tugged at one corner of his mouth and he nodded silently as she spoke. He waited for her to finish, not wanting to appear rude and interrupt her.<br/><br/>Finally, he opened his mouth, but no words came at first. He closed his mouth and sighed deeply. He chuckled, barely as he started to speak. "You... know me too well, Amelia. You're right, of course. I am a hopeless romantic. A sheep dressed in wolves clothing and I've just been found out."<br/><br/>He reached a hand up to rake his fingers through his short, black hair before returning his hands to his cup, fidgeting with it and slowly spinning it about on the counter. "I have... gone too long..." He stopped, smiling weakly up to Amelia. A small chuckle slipped past his lips and his face brightened and his smile broadened with practiced perfection. "My apologies my dear Amelia. It was not my intentions to bring such unpleasant conversation to your lovely home." He slipped from his seat and stood, both hands flat on the counter as he obviously struggled with his next words, unsure of what to say, or of the feelings that battled inside him.<br/><br/>"The coffee is delicious, by the way. Thank you." He tried to change the subject, though he wasn't really sure that's what he wanted, his less that confident posture and the wavering tone in his voice indicated as much. He turned and casually wandered into the living room. "You really do have a beautiful home, Amelia." He smiled winningly.