Of course he's playing along. It doesn't matter that he has zero intention of following up on any of it. Sometimes the flirtation itself is the goal. It's a game, one he enjoys from time to time.
"A handsome man, or demigod like you, taking an interest in the likes of me? Well, I never. Surely you have more interesting prospects?"
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"A handsome man, or demigod like you, taking an interest in the likes of me? Well, I never. Surely you have more interesting prospects?"