[He notices her flush, but he tries not to think too much of it. Back then it really didn't seem to mean much that he noticed her earrings. Surely it's a notable feature? But now he's second guessing everything he's ever thought about her, wondering if there wasn't something else that he just never realized. Of course, would be even know or understand now?

At her question... He's silent for a moment as he also questioned why he let it continue.]

I did try to stop you and tell you... But then I thought that... [A small hesitation.]

...That maybe it wouldn't be so bad to at least let you have a good time.

[It was a genuine act that started all right, but then after that... It all just fell apart. He sighs as he runs his hand over his face and through his hair as he glances to the side.]

Maybe I was also too drunk to realize anything...