Because he liked being around her, seeing new things together with Shionne. He just found himself just falling into that flow of things so naturally as if they didn't know each other for a mere few weeks.

"Traveling with someone you're comfortable with doesn't feel pointless if you ask me." Yes the fact that she didn't touch him didn't bother him. Especially when he remembered some of those instances when they did touch and how filled with wonder she was each time before snapping back.