... okay, yeah, he's probably more than good. She's going to just. Not let go anyway. Just in case. Medical necessity, you know.

She doesn't even think twice about spending time with him. Sure, they don't work together; but they're a team whether or not they're on the x files. It doesn't occur to her that they wouldn't stay close.

"I wonder if you could. Petition Malachite, or something. I don't know if anyone's ever tried." She considers it, but returns to the more personal. "There are reefs and underwater caves off the coast in Marilla, I've never seen anything like it."

He could explore too, if a friendly Sapphire was willing to share their ability with a kiss. Scully doesn't know that, so she doesn't have to agonize over telling him.