[ He tries not to take note of the way Dylas is looking at him, but it's almost like he can feel those eyes moving up and down, and he feels embarrassed. His ears tinge red and he clears his throat, tossing some of that long hair over his shoulder in a move of ultimate defiance. ]

That's right. Because I'm not a 'pup'. I've told you that before, anyway.

[ Now he's just extra not a pup!! He speaks like he knows what he's talking about, when in reality, he probably doesn't. He peers at Dylas for a moment, studying his face and his reactions. Part of him still wants approval from others, especially his sort-of-friends, so he's looking for any remnant of that. ]

There's nowhere in particular I had in mind. But some place without a lot of people... [ he blushes a little bit. ] Not that I want to be alone with you or anything.