He listens to her, and grins. He will have to explore at some point, for sure.

When she reacts to the place, he grins at her. And her question makes him blush. He feels his heart pounding as he fights embarrassment down. he's not very experienced with romance, of any kind and this is not actually meant as romantic, but just sort of date-ey, but...

"Yes, some, but also yes. I like candles, and I think it is romantic, so I do use them if I ever try that sort of thing, but also you made a very nice impression, and I wanted to make it nice for you."

His grin is warm and simple. And he is honest. He loves candles.