"No, I want you to have someone. Even if it's just a friend. No one should be alone, especially not you." He assumed that isolation caused this mess so maybe he did just need a friend or something. He just didn't want it to be some young punk. He sighed and shook his head, not sure what to say. "Just because I don't want to date you right away doesn't mean I'm trying to make you miserable and isolate you. I just don't want to do that right now. Remember last time we dated? Nothing has changed and it would be insane to just start that again." Nevermind the whole terrifying nightmare that was Barty on a bad day.

"I wish you could be happy. I wish--" He exhaled, annoyed and tired. "I wish you lost your powers, like I lost mine. I know you think it'd make you miserable but it might make you safe. Not for everyone, for you."