"Well...I do, Illyana." He takes a breath, shoving his hands into the pockets of his jacket, looking down, himself. "And usually, that's a horrid idea, seeing as I barely have control of my abilities on a good day when I can focus, so trying to...have a normal relationship's usually a terrible plan."

He took a step closer to her, nearly reaching out to touch her, but falling short, keeping his hands firmly in his pockets, instead.

"But maybe it's not."