[ When she doesn't pull away, he simply smiles and holds his hand in place, letting the other arm drop. He won't break first, that much is certain. ]

Of course, we seem to be among a unique niche that are capable of this... but it does put us in an incredible position of power over the locals. Yet their approaches seem earnest and genuine. Are they not? [ He directs the last to her, since she seems to have more experience in this despite the short time they've been here. ]