[ No, it does not make things weird. Not for Howl at least. He really is flattered — truthfully, he's never had this experience before, of being the object of affection for another man. But it does not sit unwell with him; his reassurance of Matt is uncomplicated.

That offer for information is something Howl's curiosity cannot refuse. Still smiling, he sits back in his seat and crosses his arms. ]

Hmm, well. I saw something else when you touched me... someone who seemed to be hurting you, I want to say, although it wasn't entirely clear to me... Is that part of the story you're referring to?