Very Orlesian about showing it is definitely one way to put it, but he does know Adelaide cares when she's not working to be cold. He curls up against Nate, searching for words.

"It's not just..." He takes a shaky breath. "I think I should say this so that you know, so that it's not like I'm hiding something, but the stress of the rituals and then this... I've feelings for her too. I love you. I absolutely love you. I don't know how or why I can feel for someone else as well, but you should know all of this and that I love you and want to be open and honest with you."