Ah, but you see, my coolness has simply evolved into another form so that I can continue to maintain this air of mystery. Youth is wasted on the young! And after reading the text, I had quite a few recommendations on what the author could do with the various attachments - I don't think they would appreciate my criticism, however.
If you ever try them, please do not let me know if the combination is actually successful - I would much prefer to live in ignorance. And my lady, tis but the result of years as a politician - a man needs to know when to be diplomatic.
Ah, but I was so terribly lonely and in need of affection, for I'm such a needy man as you know quite well. Desperate times call for desperate measures! But in all honest, Lucy actually did attempt it once and without the spell - I had to cast it after the fact because Hermes needed to be extricated from her grip before he could injure her with his talons (that was the first and last time she attempted it).
I am quite lucky. I've Lucy and Mum and Dad, my remaining siblings are in my life yet again, and I've you and Oliver to keep me humble though it's still lonely sometimes. If you're feeling lucky, perhaps I could ask Mum and Lucy if they would give you a hug as well.