[ don't worry, don't worry-- his PAW isn't lingering very long, especially when he notices her stiffen; he's withdrawing it, just wanted to make sure he didn't startle her by his voice suddenly APPEARING at her shoulder... if she was, you know. deep in ""relaxation,""

Abel is huffing as he straightens, nudging at his glasses and giving a dismissive wave of his hand, ]

Well~! Of course we do, so we're headed in the same direction! Do you have a problem with that...? Surely you're not about to call me creepy again for asking if you're coming, too...! I really will cry. Cry~!