[He just figured that was the sort of child logic Lucy would leap to, and also he's feverish so he doesn't entirely know what he's saying. Because if he was aware, he would've been a lot more awkward and blushing about what he just suggested.

James saying it would be worth a shot does give him pause and he stares at the man. Then his eyes unfocus as the virus starts playing with his senses again. When he snaps out of it, Victor again tries to put some distance between himself and James]

I can walk on my own. The floor's solid again. You need to stop touching me or you will definitely get it, if you haven't contracted it already.