Never underestimate how dense people can be when it's about themselves being the target of affection..
Especially if they're stressed out.
@trapsarebetter
You only noticed now? They've done that frequently enough in every chapter, is nice sometimes when it's not all that apparent who's the one talking otherwise.
I'm just a bit fascinated, the diversity in personalities and thought patterns between people is something I find enjoyable in life after all.