[He asks out of vain hope. It's the only thing keeping his brain working right now.]

Oh, I don't mean to offend! Just one look at your stunning beauty - even through this screen! - is enough to fill my mind to the brim! There's no room for a single ugly bastard in those lovey-dovey fantasies!

It's just that- [Ahem. Awkward cough into hand is go.] Sir Crocodile of Alabasta was not fond of me, you see.