[ He goes a little cross-eyed as he tries to stare as— as Alastor boops his nose. Ish. No one has ever done that to him before. What does it mean? He's distracted from that question by the airy tune floating around them. What is Alastor playing at? ]

Are you— Are you trying to imply people will think we're dating?

[ That's— ha! He starts laughing, manages to get out: ]

You'd be lucky if I ever gave you the chance to take me out!