[ Honestly, he has no idea how to respond to that at all. His expression shifts from flustered to sullen and back again, and in the end he just sighs hiding his face in ruffling his bangs. ]

Shut up...it's just-it doesn't matter. If we're going to face the witches eventually, I need to be full strength that's all.

[ Don't you dare imply anything even in the friendship category! ]