Ellie didn't like the fact that Alfie looked so vulnerable and upset like that. She wasn't trying to make him feel bad. She'd came into his room in a good mood and it was decidedly going down quickly. So, being her normal self, Ellie quickly leaned close to Alfie and put her arms around him in a hug.
"You need some new bottoms, Alfie," Ellie said, trying to lighten the mood. She pulled back from the hug and poked what little bit was showing of his leg.