[The odd phrase barely registers as odd to Lloyd because he knows he can feel the flush on his cheeks. The fact that he's been called out on it makes him blush even more. He doesn't even think to wonder if there's any kind of other meaning to the words.

Besides, context gives him hints enough.]

But what if it goes bad? What if... What if Nepeta'd told you that wasn't what she wanted, she just made a mistake? Or that you made a mistake? What if she hated you after that?