Hnmm... Adam definitely has trouble when it comes to these types of things. A lot of trouble.

It took me a long time to realize why exactly he decided to follow me all the way from North School, back when we were teenagers, so he isn't really the type to make his intentions clear... and then they end up kinda exploding in his face?

Best I'd say is... give him the benefit of the doubt? If it weren't for this Machine King stuff, I do know he's trying on this.