[She is refusing to let this turn awkward. REFUSING, do you hear her? Her hands are up, waving in a way to try and reassure.]

Sorry, I mean...I've told you before you're handsome, so this shouldn't be a surprise. I also was going to get more than one picture of more than one guy...

[That last part might be mumbled too, before Lydia huffs and hangs her head. A deep breath, and then she's back up with an awkward smile on her face. Slightly embarrassed, but holding her hand out to him.]

I don't want anything to ruin our friendship. Any aesthetic appreciation I have for the surface or physical is just that. And less important to me than keeping my friend.