If it's any consolation to Adia, Lichtenstein is too socially blind to notice any blushing.

"Caspar Millen, biologist. Caspar Millen..." He lets the name roll off his tongue a couple of times while he goes to sit down on the bench. Hands on lap, feet on the ground, he starts slowing his breath. Very calmly, he asks, "If I get the chance, if I have the energy, would you like to see him?"