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felt disturbed by the closeness of Cassius, patting her shoulder in an awkward way but pulling away as soon as was polite. Her embrace was so hard and strange. His host's mother was so warm and tender that he could feel her affection for him, right in his skin. It didn't feel that way with Cassius. He wanted to feel sorry for her and in some way he did, but she wasn't acting herself. As Cassius put distance between, Danse felt more at ease. "I know... You're right, we have to end this once and for all. I'm..."he began, unsure of how to bring someone comfort, human or otherwise, "I'm sorry..."