Dente had definitely been caught off-guard by the earlier hug. He wasn't quite sure how to react at the time, but nevertheless, he had other issues on his mind. The others, having decided to carouse the temple grounds, left Dente somewhat isolated from the rest of the group.
"It's almost funny," he notes to himself. "I spoke way too much, and it seems Iris was the only one who picked up on that!" He begins to chuckle through a forced, closed smiled that attempts to block out the sound of his voice. "It wasn't my intent to convey that much, but perhaps I like these guys too much, I don't know." Folding his hands behind his head, he makes his way toward the doorway,.