He values the touch, treasures each moment of her presence, before drawing back his hand--and holding it with the other hand, absolutely struck by how good the human connection is. How much better it feels when he's starved for it for a while.

"Difficult to gauge, with the lack of information I currently have, but based on Vulcanus's prior success in seamlessly kidnapping powered imPorts without any suspicion, and the knowledge that I am moving into a location they will have claimed..."--he's not going to bicker on semantics--"65% if they have also captured Stark. If there is no need for a rescue, I estimate only a 20% threshold of danger. It is not my intention to reveal my involvement unless my hand is forced, and-..."

The vocalizer trails away--he lifts his mask, rubbing a gloved hand over his face, the assurance in his shoulders fading slightly away before he leans up and--hesitantly--rests that hand on her knee.

"...if you ask me to, I will consider alternatives."