[Not "oh, he's gay". Arty told the girl that he was taken. It's that part that really gets Rikku. Most guys would've just told the truth. He tugs Artemis a little closer]

Y'know, I stopped bringing guys home after Thanksgiving. I stopped looking. They weren't what I wanted. I mean, I still flirt when I go out 'cause it's me and that's just what I do but...I'm not interested in them. None of 'em really clicked with me, and I couldn't find that something in them that made me want a relationship. They were fun guys to sleep with, but they weren't...

[He trails off]