You asked how to bring it up without it being “awkward”? The truth is, the truth is always a little bit awkward. If the guy was panicking after hearing ‘what’s our scene?’, he was going to run anyway.
If the guy was serious, he wouldn’t have to fiddle around. You
If he were serious, he wouldn’t feel the need to dodge the subject. Casie, you should just ask Aries directly, and if he still tries to change the topic, it’s time for you to change your route!