[Richie's eyes widen, and he's quickly a bundle of excited energy.]

You think so? Eds! You're! So! Cute! And! Smart! [Abruptly, he's on his feet and moving about the room because there's no way he can stay in one spot when he's pumped like this.]

I hadn't even considered that. I need to find out what kind of zingers aliens like. [From there it's an almost nonsensical list of other things he thinks he needs to do, more to himself than anything. It doesn't last long, and then his focus is back on Eddie.] Do you think I could do it, really?