[ Slowly, making sure he gives plenty of time for Genji to give an indication or move away if he's not into it, Cisco reaches over and sets a hand on his shoulder - bracing, and reassuring. ]

Your friends are strong, right? I mean, they looked strong, to me. And you've all been through a lot together? I'm sure they won't give up hope so quickly. For all we know, they're gonna find you a way home faster than we will. I mean, you said your friend is a speedster, right? Or she uses the speedforce, anyway? Well, then they gotta know there's a chance you're just fine somewhere. All you gotta do is take care of yourself til you can get back, and they'll be happy to see you when you do.

[ It's clear that Cisco has given many of these speeches before - to boost hope, to lift spirits - but that this isn't a bunch of canned cliches. He means every word. After all, he knows that if the situation were reversed, he would be worrying, too. Genji seems like maybe the kind of guy who always worries about other people, just like Cisco is.

And for now, he's going to play up his (very real) sudden attraction, just because it might make Genji feel a bit more lighthearted: ]

I mean, just 'cause he's single doesn't mean I got a chance. I bet a guy like that's got people hitting on him day and night.

[ Then, with a musing air: ]

I could do long distance, though. For that face? I could do long distance like that! [ He snaps, for dramatic effect. ]