"A lot of things," Espio answered, with a shrug. He knew he was being vague, but it was difficult and embarassing to put into words. "Like, why are you interested in me like that all of a sudden? How come you think just 'cause Toby's not here means he doesn't still matter? Why is it that -"

Argh, chromatophores! It seemed that no amount of concentration could stop his scales from brightening as the most important question failed to be spoken.