[ He cannot help but be happy to know that his words went over well, and admittedly some of the butterflies in his stomach have proceeded to take flight, leaving him feeling a bit at ease as well.

Mayhaps he wants to ensure that he doesn't accidentally cause someone's feelings to be hurt as well, because that was entirely a possibility. ]

...I am truly happy that we find ourselves in alignment on this, and that of course I had not said anything overly presumptuous or perhaps something that has seemed too thoughtless. Even though I may have come to know more people than I ever could've imagined years ago, such personal discussions can sometimes turn awry. But, I suppose I can't help but leap a bit forward into it regardless.

[ His lips due quirk back upwards in amusement as he adds: ]

Instead of perhaps talking about what our favorite colors are or something like that.