[O-Oh... He's not sure what he should do, how he should respond, how he should feel.]

My only goal is regaining my honor. Something like friendship... I don't have time for it. It would slow me down. I must dedicate everything to defeating the one who has shamed my name.

[He stands perfectly still, almost awkwardly still, and swallows. There's an obvious blush on his face that accompanies his contorted expression, something between genuine confusion and discomfort and the smallest hint of hope.]

...How is it obvious?