[ He licks his lips as he takes in what Charlie tells him, letting the words roll around in his head for a moment. He might be a fucking genius, but that's only when physics are involved. When it comes to people, he's fucking terrible. ]

I'm not sure I'd be able to resist wanting you, resist wanting a thing. [ He's only just a man, after all. A man with superpowers, but still just a man.

And he doesn't want to feel bad about himself, either, but that's a mental hurdle that's for him to figure out. ]

You're fascinating, and beautiful. Believe me, staying a foot away from you is taking all my willpower. I just - don't want to take advantage.