"I'm not all that worried about objects, but..." Close contact with someone who had nearly 400 years of experience could be a lot more than distracting.

Then he cocked his head and studied Sylar for a long moment. "Do you think that now I have your ability, I'd be able to figure out how other abilities I got before I had it work? I haven't really tried yet, but... I think I'd like to have a bit more conscious control over some abilities..." Part of him hoped Sylar didn't ask which ones -- he didn't need his brother knowing about all of his kinks, after all.