[ Imagine saying things that would make Zelos embarrassed. That's peak cringe right there.

Even if he isn't showing it very much, it's pretty clear to Malon that he's embarrassed. Someone who wasn't embarrassed wouldn't have immediately launched into an apology without so much as a hello. ]

You weren't that bad. [ She offers with a laugh. Honestly he was... extremely corny. Even thinking back to some of the stuff he said gives Malon second-hand embarrassment. But it also makes her girlish heart flutter, because she's long wished for a dashing prince to sweep her off her feet. ]

I wasn't really myself either. [ Even though she wasn't nearly as bad as Kratos. ] Obviously I'm no noble's daughter. [ She gestures at her outfit, the simple dress, the heavy apron, and her well-worn boots. ]

And I figure you're not actually a prince either.

[ haha, but maybe...? Malon wouldn't mind if he actually turned out to be a prince. ]