[does ... does she actually think his head is pretty, or is that more like a fauxpliment? like the way she says "my dear."]

Yup. I'm basically a living oxymoronic sack of charm and questionable social graces — by your standards at least.

But, you seem cool enough. I'll even let you practice your insults until you find one that cuts me deep. It'll really help you get that freely conversing thing squared away.