I lack them almost entirely on the right side. Many people would consider that ... hideous, as far as I'm aware.

[It sounds like it hurts to even say the word "hideous", let alone believe people might actually think that of him.]

But... I'm glad, knowing that you, at least, would think I'm beautiful regardless. And -
I don't truly believe I am cuter than you, either. I hope you realize that I was joking...

I'm honestly unsure why he would favor me so much like this. Pity, perhaps.
The last time he saw me, I had an episode in his office. It was pathetic - completely and utterly.