Aradia squirmed with equal awkwardness, then decided she was just going to have to take things into her own hands once more. She knew Sollux, very well, and she knew the crippling nature of his self-esteem.

She shifted closer, reaching up with one hand and cupping Sollux's cheek to make him look at her. She smiled up at him.

"Thanks for saying yes," she said softly. "I hope you know...I like you a lot. I like you, Sollux."