[He still touches her hand and can feel tendons and bones shift. It's minor but real. No doubt something that feels unpleasant. Once sheathed, both arms come around her. Matt usually tries to be more deliberate about permission. He wants to comfort her right now. And wants her to feel a sense of acceptance, of safety.
Their time together is going to be eye opening all the time.]
I will do my part to not give you any reason to use those here.
[ It does, but she barely notices it now. It is something she's used to feeling. Taught to ignore. The embrace, though, is something she has learned from Gabriela. From Matt. It is new and different and it makes the strange feeling of worry lessen.
It is a good feeling. She wraps her arms around his torso as much as she can, and presses her cheek against Matt's chest.]
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Their time together is going to be eye opening all the time.]
I will do my part to not give you any reason to use those here.
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It is a good feeling. She wraps her arms around his torso as much as she can, and presses her cheek against Matt's chest.]
I know.