[ Ah... T-This is a far more direct answer than what she'd been expecting! She stares at him silently for what may be far longer than is polite. Even if technically he hasn't given her the answer in absolute terms— Even she can read between the lines! It's so obvious, she would have to be the most inept goddess in existence not to get the message. So, basically Ishtar.

It's so hard to believe... She-She doesn't know what to even say. For all of her romantic dreams, the possibility that someone would ever develop feelings for her isn't one she has ever prepared for. Because as far as she's concerned, this is an impossibility.

Nobody can love the anathema of Mesopotamia. She wouldn't have been abandoned and forgotten by humans & gods alike if there were any likeable qualities to her. So to have a confirmation of his feelings...

Blinks blinks. ]

I-I...

[ There is only one thing to do: delay! And hide how insecure she suddenly feels by trying to make him feel better about himself! ]

You mustn't think so little of yourself!

[ Can you imagine, loving someone and yet never confessing because you're afraid they won't reciprocate? Because you're afraid they'll think less of you afterward? T-This is so sad!

(There is definitely no projecting going on here, nope.) ]

Y-You're a very caring and kind-hearted demon willing to go to extreme lengths for those you care about! [Has anyone ever said that to him before?] You should proclaim your love !oud and high!