[ Friends is safe for the time being and if they really do go beyond that, it's still an important component in any relationship. Not that he's thinking about dating her in any real capacity — of course not. So much could go wrong if they did. ]
Listen... maybe I'm just a regular guy, but I've been around some really extraordinary people since I came here. [ His ex, for one. ] Maybe I can't understand this first hand but I do have some idea.
Losing your powers is like... like losing a limb or going blind. It's a part of you, for better or worse.