[If his hands were free he'd certainly be waving them by now, not wanting Allura to feel bad about her happiness.]

No, it's fine! I'm glad you get to be with someone you care about so much.

[He considers, not sure about how open he should be. Not because he doesn't trust her, but because he still isn't sure how much it matters yet.]

Things are different here for me too. I don't have as many responsibilities as you do, but the things my family expect aren't always the same as what I want. I don't have to worry about that as much here. It's given me chance to think about things I wouldn't back home.