He's smart to stay quiet, since that really does keep the moment going for longer. She looks so instantly endeared by the creature, especially with how wobbly Cottonball is! Some people may be scared of bats, but Alice doesn't look worried in the slightest. She thinks it's just the most precious thing, and holds out her hand in case the bat might want to sit on it.

If anything, it's the words about biting and fruit that makes her snap out of it, since those definitely are aimed at her. Alice looks up from Cottonball, looking almost startled for a moment as she realises oh god, Xander is still there. She wasn't all alone. And he saw her smile like a dork at the animal.

Alice is trying really hard not to blush, but with how pale her skin is, even the slightest hint of one shows up so quickly - so there is something faintly pink about her cheeks, even as she tries to regain her dignity.

".. right. We could go get her some from the kitchen just in case though, if you want." Yes, let's focus on practical matters here! And not the way she looked just now, okay.