[Niko lowers his hands when it's broken, but the more loosen and drop off than letting go properly. Because he's pretty sure that, when Boone pulls away, his decision is made. And he feels a little like an idiot but his face is still red and his heart is pounding.]

[Well, no one can say he didn't do his best.] Maybe it is something to decide later.

I ah... [he stammers, then just gestures off in the direction of the farms] ...before I... [saw the picture of them about to die out in the swamp] ...I was going to ask if you would want to come out and meet my riding animal. Riding it is kind of funny. I thought it might make you laugh.

[He likes to see him laugh.]

[See, he can do normal. They can forget this if Boone wants to.]