[It's easy enough to see that whatever people from his world might think, Sanzo himself isn't taking Devero's confession badly. He relaxes a little more.]

As long as you don't mind, that's what matters. I'd hate to offend unintentionally.

[But he didn't and that means it's time! to! change the subject!! He turns away and looks at his garments again. He sighs.] Sure wish I'd known you could do that with the water before I ruined my clothes.