He shakes his head 'no' almost immediately.

"Intimate as in...No, no that is impossible. I have far too much to deal with already. Besides, he is my subordinate. That would be completely inappropriate and unprofessional of me. I have no time for such emotions."

There is no sound of disgust in his voice, just complete objection of the possibility that he would even consider starting such a relationship with...wellanyone really. Much less a coworker!