I wouldn't bother with you if you were repulsive.

[He's joking of course and leans back with one arm resting across the back of the sofa.]

Not especially. And hah, very funny. I don't need a beast. I just think there are other qualities to be concerned with in choosing a partner.

[And well he's recently come to accept that anyone he's potentially interested in is going to be a bit... taller than him. Or looking him in the eye. Which is another discussion.]