[If he wished to lift his hands to return the gesture, she'd lean into it- but she imagines it might not be the first thing he things of. It's well enough that he's here, with her.

Shen nods when he speaks again, with a wry smile.] I do. People… grow to be in awe of you, rather than… seeing the person that you are. But… I think there are people who'd be willing to cross that divide. [She wonders, really- if Lyna wants to. They're family of a sort, aren't they?] I've been very glad for those who are. I… well, I hope you can find people like that, too- I hope you count me among them.

[She blinks in surprise for a moment- and then beams.]. Thank you- I will! Hm- I daresay you might be troubled to prise me from it, on occasion.