He knew that timbre of voice and was actively trying to ignore it. A girl like this was not going to be interested...he had to keep reminding himself that.

"Like I said," he replied softly, "Lots of practice. It can be calming having your hair brushed." He was slowly working the tangles from higher and higher on her head, pausing to pat the excess water from the ends. He chuckled, "I can braid it if that's how you like it. I'm not as good as Stephen, but I can manage a basic braid."