When Eira put her hand on him, his arm calmed down, as did he. He didn't notice that she was using magic to calm him and the earth.  People usually made him feel awkward, but she didn't, it was strange. He brought his other hand to his lips and then brought it down in front of him, signing<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #00FF00">thank you</span></span></span>. James hoped no one else had noticed his fear.