[It's not something she could have expected; basically someone she maybe tolerates
(or more, depending how good her current relationship with little Lux is)
suddenly looking more like someone she really likes, just with changed age and gender.
Yes that already sounds like confusion and awkwardness waiting to happen.]

[But she does indeed manages to stop him and he crouches down next to her,
with a small, happy smile.]

I am glad to hear that, Mademoi-
Romana.