[Boy does he, and he definitely hasn't lost sleep over what her being like THIS might or might not mean, and how or even if he should tell her certain things. It's fine, everything's fine.]

Uh- sure! Hey guys, what do you think, got another one in you?

[At least a few of the Kricketot chirp enthusiastically.]

Any requests, Spinel? ...I mean, I've only had time to teach them the one song so far, but we could probably wing it.