[ Yeah, no, he can't help but laugh about it. And he does back off a little, even if he still keeps Belth's hand in his own, smiling all the while. Not like he could stop if he wanted - he's still pretty obviously over the moon about this whole thing. ]

Okay, okay! Geez. [ beat. ] Can I at least tell you how smart and wonderful you are, or is still too much shameless flirtin'?

[ Because he means it. Every damn word. ]