[Oh, she would be tempted to torture him with that, on principle, but even she could tell that something quite that garrish would be asking for elaborate plans for revenge, and that was a dangerous prospect when you angered someone who looked like the devil...

if the devil was really into candy corn.]

Now, now. It is my money and besides, I think what I consider adorable is a bit more mundane. I was just thinking of something gray or red for you. It would suit your complexion, maybe with a nice dull maroon you can lurk in the shadows wearing, glaring at everyone.

[Implication: She thought his sulking was adorable. Chloe could be weird, but if he'd ever met her taciturn girlfriend or that weird, quiet girl from her dreams, perhaps it would have made more sense.]