Tonks doesn't see the question as swishy, or disingenuous. So it's not treated as such. Instead, she smiles a little wryly and takes a breath before answering.

"I'm not sure, really. Maybe not as obvious as other things you think get in the way?"

She scoots in closer then, close enough to talk quietly in his ear. "But I don't care about those things, Remus Lupin. I like you." She kisses his cheek gently before sitting back up.

"Apparently no matter your age." This Tonks says in amusement, more toward herself than anything else.