[ he looks a little... offended? there's a definite sulk to his features ]

"Attaches easily"...? That's kinda rude-- [ he pauses, awkward and unnatural for a second ] Sol.

[ he waves it off himself, though, as if eager to go on ]

... She reminded me of a friend, so yeah, of course I liked her from the get go. But I didn't do anything special. I think she was just... lonely.