Belle tensed for just a moment at the touch, feeling goosebumps raising on her flesh. It was confusing and unexpected and she stared at him for a few seconds before finally realising he had asked her a question she should answer. "I prefer to know things around me. It is much more comfortable." Her eyes moved to his face, confusion evident in her expression at the rest of what he said. "Why would one wish to do that? It is much safer to be cautious..." A slight flush rose in her cheeks though as she tried to figure him out- and failed.