[Cal opens his mouth, then closes it, looking away as his fair skin flushes slightly.]

I might. I grew up in an order where attachment was forbidden, so this is all kinda new to me. But I know I feel differently about her than I did my master. I respected him. I'm grateful for everything he taught me before...before he died.

[He clears his throat.]

The way I feel about my partner is more...romantic. I guess.