Locke is not surprised by Celes' hesitancy. This was Celes after all and their relationship had never been flirtatious in nature. Rather they had bonded on a deeper level before ever experiencing a tender embrace. In fact, it hardly registered as content as he was right now.

Following Celes into her room, he grinned as she placed the flowers in the vase. "Of course I want to come in. I like being with you." There was no way he wasn't going to stay around if welcome. He leaned back against the wall, looking forward to an evening together talking and catching up.