[That comment takes him aback. Him? Polite? And... a rock star? He knew he was "exotic" looking by most people's standards and while he regards himself as incredibly handsome, to hear it actually come from someone else is odd. Certainly not a bad thing though.

Marik supposes he has been playing it safe with his interactions since coming here. It's been rather easy to just... act like nothing traumatic ever happened. Not talking about his past, only having a few people from his world here, and knowing his status as a tomb keeper doesn't matter in this place has helped with that.

Might not be the best way to work through trauma but he's done well enough so far, right?]

I... I do?

[He vaguely remembers seeing some J-rock things back in Domino City. Guess his aesthetic does kind of match that... Huh.]

What if me liking her but her not feeling the same made Fluttershy feel uncomfortable around me? That's the last thing I want to have happen, no matter how kind she is...

[He's over thinking this, clearly. Marik tilts his head a bit as Hunk tells him about Allura.]

Ah... She does? Then... if she's alright doing this for me, can you pass on my thanks? ... I owe you both big time.