Her face had finally come up, her cheeks flushing an even deeper  red, and Cinead caught the distinctive sent of her attraction below her natural fragrance and the smell of vanilla, could hear her heartbeat increase in Tempo, confirming his suspicions that she did indeed feel drawn to him. And once again he felt himself grow slightly confused, His understanding of human reactions opposing what he was experiencing now. Should he make an objection? Make it clear that he believed they could only be friends? He was a dragon for lands sake. Carefully and slowly moving back a few inches, but not breaking contact with their hands, Cin Felt as if he were in a heated argument within his head, His thoughts battling back-and-forth on the wisdom of pursuing a relationship with Anna. Was that even possible for him? Before he could lose the thread of the conversation, he made himself reply to her statement. "nevertheless, I feel that I must apologize for my lack of forthrightness and for acting aloof."