[She's about to tease him and point out that means he can absolutely partake in sexytimes or even just a bit of making out, but he cuts off and the mutant quickly understands, even when he hides it behind a smile. As he speaks, she hooks her arm in his and hugs it to her side quietly.]

You can have romantic relationships an' still make decisions regardin' the greater good. They're just harder. [She speaks from experience, and in a low voice, no longer teasing him.] You've never loved, then?