[As she pushes him, Drake starts to dig his webbed heels into the ground, producing friction and making a trail in the floor. Though he does pause a bit and blush at her compliment.]

W-well yes, it is quite the monkeymaker, but... [Then he renews his determination.] That should go double for you! I- I don't know if it's a good idea to be involved with something so dangerous. There... has to be a better way!

[He's not sure if he's still just talking about the theater now.]