Eri watched her small friend revert back to what seemed a more comfortable form for him. Eri placed her fingers over her lips "shhh" she said her voice low "Men" she said trying to simple up her words hoping to get through to him. Her frame now on the floor making them eye to eye she laid on her belly her legs flat on the floor. The wood underneath her was rough but it wouldn't kill her. "Friend" she said pointing to herself. Eri was unsure she was making and progress dear gods what had this kid been through she wondered. Trying the trust game again with him she placed her hand out before him but far enough away that he would have to go to her if he wanted to bite her.<span style="font-style: italic">Breath slowly"</span>she chanted to herself trying to not spook him.