[How cute. He was playing along with her. She appreciated that minutely.]

Well, you seem clever to me. Some people might classify that as negative connotation. Clever is a word often used for people who are cunning and sly. And that can frequently lead to the unfair assumption that it's only for people with ulterior motives, or secret plans.

But you're very witty, easy to befriend, and a good person. You can think of alternative solutions for many complications. You are a rather grand person, Knuckles.