He's been only distantly aware that they'd been standing in the door, awareness returning as adrenaline dampens, and James releases Bela to move fully into the suite at last, shutting it behind them. He doesn't remain detached from her for long, however, swiftly stepping forward to grasp at her hand. There's a desperation in it.

"That kid who works at the diner, Joseph Kavinsky? I have to try and get him out. Apparently I thought it was a great idea to befriend someone seventeen years my junior?" James and his heart. Sometimes. And it's the easiest thing to talk about at first; recusing over details. Details like her being with Peter.