A misreading then. She's gotten better at this, but not perfect - like trying to hear underwater or see in twilight. "Take what time you need. It's a lot to have to process."

Clinical, maybe too much so. She's defaulting into counselor mode. Yet she rather suspects they need a friend more than a therapist right now. So after a moment of hesitation, she rests a cheek gently against their leg, a small offering of affection.