It might be a strike against him, but Nepeta is generally of the opinion that love can overcome an awful lot of things that might otherwise stand in the way. Sometimes it takes work, but well, that's what asking people is for, and even before R actually manages to speak, Nepeta is already starting to expect it might be flushed. His words only confirm her suspicions, and she nods.

"Of course. It's purrobably the easiest one to deal with too, since it sounds like you're flushed for her. You're still going to need to let her know how you feel though. Is she here?"

Not that the advice won't still be applicable otherwise, but it'll be easier if the other person is actually around.