Mia hugs him, stroking his hair. Hm. Softer than she would have thought. Wonder if that was the pod-slime that did that? He doesn't seem like a guy to use product. "It's okay... I know there's a lot you're trying to manage." She hugged him.

"I'll just punish you later. I'll leave it to you to decide whether it falls under positive or negative reinforcement." Nip of the ear, smirking.