[Yeah bud, she gets it. This time, she's the one rubbing her thumb along the backs of his knuckles, even as her smile turns a little wry. It's something she'd say if Shinji asked if something were wrong, honestly.]

If you say so. Just remember that I'm not part of your team, so you don't have to... you know.

[She bounces their joined hands together against his knee, hoping he gets it. He doesn't have to put on a brave face for her, because it isn't like she's expecting him to see her through a difficult situation. Maybe it hadn't felt like that for him, but then again, maybe it did.]

Is anyone from your team here? I'll keep an eye out for them.