[She doesn't want to be rude!!! Or overstep!!! But she definitely wants to pet and rub them. Cute puppy ears...

She laughs in response.] When you say it like that, it makes it sound like I'm worrying over nothing. It's not like that. I just didn't interact with many people and I was new to the hustle and bustle of the city. I can't help but worry that I might not fit in, especially since I wasn't comfortable just offering my body here. What if I couldn't connect to anyone?

[She swings their arm a little, a shy little smile.] I wanted to leave a good impression on you.