[He is not deterred because Nero is a tsundere. If Nero was truly bothered, he would shove Bradley right out that door and the evening would be over. So he'll link hands with him and stay right there.]

You don't need anything I have to offer. You're strong and independent, you can handle everything on your own.

[He's grown so much since their bandit days. It makes Bradley like him even more.]

But you like it when we cuddle up on cold nights, don't you?