[It is soothing, so much so that she doesn't find herself moving her hand away.]

That's just how it was. It's... not difficult to see why people would do that. I've never really thought of myself as much more than another person, but obviously people on the outside see me very differently. Perceive me as someone I know I'm not.

[She is again, impressed. How does one manage to get expelled...]

Well, the good news is that you are alive.