The teasing accusation prompts a smile. He's glad Eric still feels like he can talk to him that way. He was worried he'd frightened off a friend.

"I hope the same. I would like to make a more formal gesture, but I'm not entirely sure what's in keeping with more modern practices." He's caught up on a lot of history... but not quite that part. "I would like to court her," he admits, almost shyly.