If you want to be so abysmally morose about it, that's your prerogative, I suppose.

[Though his expression clearly states he isn't buying it for an instant.]

Is it you're concerned he doesn't feel the same, you'd rather assume this distance now than to be disappointed by it later?

[He only asks the question because that's what he would do in her situation, and she should damn well know that. Also, do as he says, Iona, not as he does. He's a terrible example of healthy emotional choices.]