[There's something about Ilya's smile that makes Adelle feel relieved, and glad. At least today he seems to have been able to make someone happy, even with everything that's happened. He finds himself smiling back and then --

Oh.

...Oh.

He can't stop the flush on his cheeks from growing deeper.]

It's -- a pleasure to meet you too. For real. Or as close as it gets, anyway. I'd return the favour but you seem to be wearing gloves...

[...Welp there went all smoothness out the window.]