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[He tugged her hands, and she steps forward because that's what you did when a friend pulled on your hands. But things were rapidly becoming less than normal. The demonic sound that came out of him didn't necessarily frighten her, but it did give her more cause for concern.]
Max remember, you are in control of them. They don't make the choices. You do.
[She stressed his human name, and did not try to take her hands back. No, if he was this out of control, touching him was her best and only real defense.]