[ it is a kindness that comes automatically to him, and without fear. he'll automatically hold right back onto siff's hands, curling his fingers around theirs. his thumb brushes against the back of their hands in idle little strokes as they talk ]

... I don't think that it'd be a bother, but I understand wanting to keep things close to the chest.

Is there a way I can help you with it, if it comes up again?