The smile faded into a more serious expression. She was right. It was something they would rather not talk about. He looked downward, then made full direct eye contact with Sonya.

"Does it matter, Sonya? I am a condemned soul. How can something like that be healthy for you? Consider the wisdom of such a thing given that we know all will likely return as it was when we go back?"

This was as direct Scorpion thought he could get and still allow each of them an out. It would be too much to outright tell her he had feelings for her. He believed he was helping her assess the situation as he had after the magic had lifted. With saying it this way, she would not have to reject him outright.