[ Now, if it was something like he just didn't WANT to be around other people in general, it'd be a little different, but this just seems more like him being shy, and she wants to see him out of his shell a little bit, so ... ]
Of course! Bel, you know you're always welcome to hang out with me, even if there's other people around or whatever.
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Of course! Bel, you know you're always welcome to hang out with me, even if there's other people around or whatever.