Dagobert could not help but smile at the image of the petite Dem in his huge robes.
Very cute, he thought before he could stop himself.
Wait! Since when did he think girls were cute? They were only just things that giggled and squealed and sometimes got in the way of his schemes. They were not supposed to be thought of as cute!
Okay this type of thinking has got to stop, he mentally scolded himself, talk about something far away from this topic.
'So um,' he said stupidly, rubbing the back of his head, 'Do you like cheese?'
Did he really just say that, what was wrong with him?

Dem gave him a weird look, then began laughing histarically. "Why yes I do, my favorites gouda!" she smiled. She fell over from laughing so hard. Did he really just ask me that?" she thought.

Dagobert felt his ears go red as he watched Dem laugh at what he had just said.
'S'not funny,' he said gruffly, his pride hurt, 'That could come in very handy one day. And for the record, I really hate cheese!'
Oh I'm digging myself into a bigger hole, he thought to himself worriedly, maybe I should just go before I say something even more stupid.
He picked himself up quickly and said, 'You know, I think I have to go. Got a tonne of work to do. Got to get us some house points!'
With that he turned and walked away hurriedly, completely forgetting about his robes.
Well that was smooth, he thought grumpily as he reached the entrance door, I'm sure she thinks I'm a complete freak now.