Grand Gesture

Girl-talking it up with a friend about my currently undefined relationship status:

Me: I don't know what to do, where we're going, or what we even are! I know he likes me, as he says, and it's not like he's treating my poorly.  He's actually been great! I just don't know what's going on.

Friend: Really? So what grand gesture are you waiting for?

Me: I don't know what grand gesture to wait for...

Friend: Well, what grand gesture do you want?

Me: I don't want a grand gesture! All I want is for him to say, "Hey, you, with the face I like. Ditch the dead weight and let's be exclusive girlfriend/boyfriend. Whadduhya say?" [slight pause, thinks, and continues]: If he wants to slay a dragon and find the other half of this golden amulet, he can, but it's not required...