"Alright," he says softly after a moment, processing all of that. If there's anything he could do for Connor now, he would. It's one of his more infuriating qualities. "Well, message me later anyway, huh? Let me know how you made out."

He thumps Connor once on the shoulder, frowning as his fingers phase through at the end and yanks his hand back.

"See you around, kid." And he's off, flickering in and out of sight until he clears the corridor.