She might be getting a couple of extra tentacle-shaped limbs around her waist and shoulders. He's new at hugs. And he wants to hug her as much as possible. He's still hiding his face, his voice psychic instead of tangible.

[ I was here the whole time. ]

Which is not what he wanted to say.

[ ...Your chemicals are bubbling. ]

That wasn't it either. He's working on it.