It had been long and far since she had been near others, much less safe enough to relax and actually she'd...missed people. She had grown in a quiet but safe place with elderly women, and when the Young Ladies had come casual touch had died but...she had almost made a friend.

Almost.

Touch was nice.

She patted his cheek once more in thanks then settled her hands in her lap as even that light touch had made the fingers under the bandages sting, "mayhap I am still afraid. If I cannot be of use...why wouldst I be allowed to stay?"