[As far as touching goes Alistair will tolerate a surprising amount no matter how awkward he feels. He doesn't want to be rude and, more importantly, there hasn't been a lot of physical affection in his life. Honestly, it is nice when he's not tripping over himself with nerves. If she were a man - or wearing clothes - he'd be a lot less worried. Given time he'll be just fine with it, something it seems he'll be getting as she doesn't reject his poorly phrased offer.]

Me too!

[He beams back at Mystique, happily surprised by the offer extended in return.]

Really? You'd do that for me? Most people just tell me to stop complaining. [That's mostly an exaggeration - though he has been told off for whining plenty of times it was sometimes (mostly) justified. But that she makes the offer at all means a lot.] Thanks, I- thanks.

[He hesitates a moment then reaches up and squeezes her shoulder affectionately. Letting his hand drop back into his lap Alistair clears his throat self-consciously.]

And you don't have to worry about them thinking you've done something to me. Believe it or not, possessed people act even stranger than I do.