He moved his arm slowly and cautiously, as if he was afraid. She wondered if he feared close contact—she’d been trying to stay back from him, since it seemed to make him more comfortable. The first time they’d met, she was scared of him—she still was slightly apprehensive—but he’d been so patient and calm, she didn’t think he was much of a threat to her. Still, she’d seen Dale shy away when she moved too near, as if his kind didn’t like close contact.