[ an...interesting neighbor, certainly. adelis seems to be eyeballing the other with all the caution a person used to nothing but humans and undead would, but really, beggars can't be choosers here.

there's a pause as he seems to take a moment to brace himself. ]

...If possible, I need you to hold my hand for a while.

[ ugh. ]

I have an...affliction, of sorts, that can't be fixed without contact, and this is the most painless method. I'll return the favor however you'd prefer.