There seemed to be a bit of disappointment when she told them she was not his pet, perhaps they thought that if their commander could have one, they could again too. Mate, not too surprising there as she did have that ability of hers that made touching let alone...anything else, impossible.

"Friends" repeated one with a nod, "Like with Colonel Sheppard?"

"No, that cannot be, the commander and colonel saved one another's lives." said another.

"So did she and the commander." the first pointed out.

"Yes..." he looked to Rogue "He fed from you when he was injured in the crash."

"But I thought you cannot touch anyone without hurting them?"