[He laughs at Dante saying anyone could've told him that. As if they had been so obvious about it, when he had come as such a surprise to both of them, really. Maybe self-awareness, to some degree, is not something that can always be achieved when it came to relationships and the state thereof.]

Thank you, Dante.

[And, well, as for the plan-]

Well, I have an actual ring to give her now. Another chance at a slightly more romantic proposal. But when it comes to setting a date, we're not quite that far yet.

[Focusing on getting her settled in his own home, slowly but steadily, is where their attentions lie at the moment.]