[ They grip back, easily, and readily. Shoulders easing with that reach to them. ]

You know me, I'm fine.

[ ..Ah. A quick shake of their head, smiling still. There's an appreciative look there even if it's complicated. ]

It's okay. With some of your situations back home.. I get it. It's an answer for you guys. And a good one at that. [ And they mean that. They really do. ] ..Thanks, Vee. But I'll be okay.

[ Even if their brows furrow a little, a little slip in their act, unexpected as the news is. ]