She nods, slowly, and extends her hand, for him to take. However, he feels nothing through their touch; even when he tries to look for the taint, it doesn't seem to be where she is; it's impossible to pinpoint, even given how close he is. When he touches her, however, there<em>is</em>a reaction on her end; the same symbol that appears across Lelouch's eye crosses her forehead, and she seems to shudder, as the symbol manifests itself. She withdraws her hand a moment later, the symbol fading when she does, and she nods, slowly. "I see. You suffer a burden, as well."