He agreed with her. Needing people was silly. She shouldn't. But then again, humans were social. It was normal for them to need one another, and despite his own prejudices, he had to agree that it was healthy.
As she embraced him again, he returned it, holding her snugly against his chest. "Perhaps leaving the building for a little while would help," he said aloofly. "If you distanced yourself from it, you may feel better." He paused. When people shared like this, it usually went two ways. He wanted to try this. "I know that...when I am uncomfortable, it helps to create a bit of distance to...gain perspective. Perhaps that could help you."