Marine is a lovely girl and so brave and energetic and clever and oh god he can't take care of her and she keeps going out and winning games that he doesn't even notice and she's obviously capable and mature so he doesn't want to step on her toes or make her feel like he's overstepping his bounds trying to protect her because really, who is he? Some strange man she just met! But he wants all the best for her and to encourage her and make sure she gets three square meals a day and yes okay basically he's just brimming with affection and nervousness for her everywhere. He thinks she has a good heart and good sense, and he's really glad she's on his team.

Reverse?