[Balin rolls his eyes. At this point, any possibility that this might be a hidden side of Caesar seems absolutely impossible.]

Yeah, like I got a reason to lie. You know what? Next time she's around, ask her yourself. An' stop tryin'a fuck with me just 'cause you got a crush you can't handle.

[Which begs the question ... what exactly is causing Caesar to act like this? That part he hasn't figured out yet.]