[Not the answer she hoped for, but all she can do is try her best. Lacus wraps her free arm around his shoulders; they're already close enough that she didn't even have to pull him in to make it a hug. And then a quick kiss on the temple before she leans back to look at him.]
In the meantime, do you want me to keep distracting you? [She gently shakes her cuffed hand.]