[ Oh... Hmmm...

Between the man in front of seeming to stumble over his words and the clear blush on his face, Ernesto might be leaping to some false conclusions here. Honestly, while his ego isn't huge, he doesn't think he's a bad looking guy. He's definitely had some luck picking people up at bars in the past, though that was usually after he intentionally turned on some charm. Still, these things could happen, right?

What an awkward situation, but he's sure regardless that this man will understand they have more pressing things to focus on right now.

He does pull his tail just a little closer to himself as he clears his throat. ]

I don't mean to be cruel, Señor, but I think we should focus on the current state of things right now instead.

[ No judgement about the clear and immediate crush that Abel formed though. Obviously. What else could explain all of what happened just now?

Ernesto turns his head to glance at one of the crystals not too far from him. ]

I'm guessing you don't know what's up with these things either?