*barely above a whisper* You can't... he.. tried to bond you to himself..? *she makes a little sound between a sigh, and a self-deprecating, humorless laugh* If you will not accept a hug from a would-be friend, may I at least have your hand back? *she winces* Unless it will make it worse. Otherwise, I think I could use the reassurance, at this point. *she smiles only very slightly, weakly*