It is quite 'huggy,' as you put it. [ She laughs at that a bit and shakes her head, which jostles Swablu enough that it flaps its wings in response. ] I had animal companions back home, but they were mice. They liked to play with my hair sometimes, too. I was telepathically linked to them, so we understood each other quite well. I suppose it's an issue of communication...

[ She seems to become lost in thought for a moment, tapping her chin with her finger. ]

This is all very new to me. I don't want to hurt its feelings, you understand. Perhaps this is part of the adjustment?