"I'm guessing just staying the hell away from each other isn't an option?"

If it's a curse, it can't be that easy -- even if it is an option, there must be repercussions for running away, and Dylan doubts it's anything good. Still, he can't help but ask. It's a kneejerk reaction, asking something inane in the face of horrifying news. He'll catch up in a minute. His brain will catch up.