Arkady couldn't always see the future or perfectly read a situation. This was a rare moment where she actually found herself surprised. She tried to meet his eyes as he took her hand and smiled gently.

"What this are you talking about?" She knew what he meant, but she also found herself unsure of what else to say. "Hands? We do both have hands?" It wasn't the best joke and she also wasn't sure if it was the best time for a joke. Maybe this was a talk they should have. No, not maybe. They should. There were things they both had been keeping inside. But she wasn't sure if now was the time. Or when a good time would be at all.