Aria flinched at his gentle touch upon her hand but didn't try to pull away. She felt his eyes upon her face and refused to look him in the eyes, finding some random object to stare at instead. When he spoke in the gentle, soothing tone it did manage to calm her down and at the mention of removing the toothpicks she met his gaze. She wasn't sure if she should trust him or not but she really didn't want anything under her nails.<br/><br/>"Go ahead." Aria said in the same quiet tone as before.