[ The first thing she does is raise both hands to shoulder height, palms outward, in the universal sign of "I come in peace". Never you mind that she doesn't really need a weapon to do serious damage. That's not the point here.
After reaching what she deems a reasonable distance for conversation without being uncomfortably close, she lets her arms drop to her sides. ]
I'm here for unrelated reasons, but I do have a question for you. [ A brief glance down at his fingers, then back up again, expression unreadable. ] Do your hands have any lasting injuries?
[ Yes, she is in fact checking to make sure she didn't actually hurt him without meaning to. It might actually be a touching (HA HA) gesture if not for her usual stiff-necked demeanour making things all awkward. ]
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After reaching what she deems a reasonable distance for conversation without being uncomfortably close, she lets her arms drop to her sides. ]
I'm here for unrelated reasons, but I do have a question for you. [ A brief glance down at his fingers, then back up again, expression unreadable. ] Do your hands have any lasting injuries?
[ Yes, she is in fact checking to make sure she didn't actually hurt him without meaning to. It might actually be a touching (HA HA) gesture if not for her usual stiff-necked demeanour making things all awkward. ]