[Oh. Oh he was so pretty. He was so pretty and he's smiling and his cheeks were a bit purple and Ilya can distinctly feel his heart flutter and it's really weird but also nice at the same time.

He feels himself grinning a bit, another rarity for him.]

Oh, uhm. Thanks. This wasn't what I was wearing when I passed out, but I can't complain.

[And his smile just... grows, it was so genuine too.]

It's such a pleasure and an honor to meet you like this. In person. ...Sort of.

[Don't mind him, Adelle, when he takes your hand gently, bowing over it. He knew seadwellers were the highest of highbloods and he was just looking for an excuse to make this okay, but he's kissing the back of his hand before letting it go.

Ever the gentleman.]