Nova Peak i'm worried it's infected, spreading to my heart

Uka took a step back accordingly, as it seemed his presence wasn't initially taken as he hoped it would have been. Still, no harm done; he was never one to give up easily. Well, it would seem that I'm lost, and I was hoping that you could help me with that. Uka gave a pleading look, tilting his head slightly and sighing a Hm? Although wishing he could have taken a step forward, he knew the basic rules of courtship, and consent was meant to always be a part. It was obvious that she wasn't open to his company, so he didn't want to push the limits too far. Where am I, assuming you know more than I do?