[ he leans into the touch, like a dog seeking affection, and looks up at her with lidded eyes. clearly he's not that mad at her.

a plus. ]

We're very similar. He's like me when I was alive, honestly. He just doesn't see it.

[ he's not looking forward to trying to get him to stop, but it's necessary. he can't lose what standing he has. ]

I don't know. I need him to focus on our captors, but he's one-track minded when it comes to things he views as sinful. He's bullheaded, but hopefully I can get through to him.