[It was one thing to initiate the contact. That was safe, and completely under his control. But when she reciprocated, it was always such a nervous time for him, and he ends up second-guessing himself. Did he overextend the gesture? Was she just being kind? What was genuine and what was an act? One thing was for sure, and that was he could have been more careful in how he behaved. It was just so... tiring.]
Good, Lacus. I can't have anyone going around thinking about me like that. [A concealing smirk, and a wink.] I have a reputation to keep!