[Ivar can't help the smile that comes across his face. Not one of usual smirks, this is a genuine one that very few people ever get to see. It's worlds away from the usual fierce and angry expression.]

No, no, keep going. I like hearing what you have to say. I've never had anyone make me feel the way I do around you. You're smart, and funny, and you're one of the most interesting people I've ever met. That's even without being able to turn into different animals. And you don't care I can't--

[And then a pink flush goes across Ivar's cheeks and he stops talking.]