[He gently holds her and shakes his head, over her shoulder. He gives a small smile and a sigh.]

Not at all. Like I said, you can't hurt me.

[Holding his double is therapeutic, and feels wonderful. He feels as if he's apologizing to himself like he needs too, but at the same time is too worried about hurting her.]

I'm not hurting you am I? That's the last thing I want.