Emma hesitated a moment, then her arms slid around him and she burrowed in close. She was an affectionate creature, but not everyone was affectionate to her, and she took this where she could find it. It's just that it was George and she didn't want to mess anything up, being his employee and friend and all.
"You're sweet and you're brill, George." She leaned out and up on her toes to kiss him on the cheek, then hugged him hard again. "Thanks."