Still, gotta keep in mind that Gobber made this thing. I only did some tune-ups, and even then, I didn't exactly have 'dancing' on my mind as a top priority.

[At her question, he sighs and flicks the 'gear shut. Instead of doing the proper thing and going over to her, however, he just raises his voice to make sure she can hear him.]

Yes. I'm asking you.

[It's entirely possible that the distance is to hide the faint blush. What is being forward about feelings.]