[That gets a laugh out of him, more genuine than the last. Most importantly, though, he doesn't let her move away from him entirely. He shoulders on up to her, sticking close to her side but not outright touching her. It's partially for his own good -- whatever all that was, he doesn't want to deal with it again. Mostly, though, he doesn't want to violate her privacy any more than he has.]

Remember the last time you tried to get rid of me? Instead we got dragged to the fade and back. [Another laugh.] Don't think you can get rid of me that easily.