Everything is romantic intent to Alphys when it can be misconstrued and give her heart palpitations. Rey smiles and Alphys is certain her SOUL is going to rocket out of her body and she's just going to explode. It's fine. This is fine.

"Well... I... t-this..." Is she going to collapse, oh gosh, hold it together. Alphys shakes her head just a bit to stop from outright falling over. "I'm glad. That I could be a good friend to you, uhm, though everything. You're wonderful."