[Her eyes widen just a little bit.]

But I thought the whole no touching sickness thing didn't affect them! So they'll get sick without being able to make energy...? And us touching them doesn't do anything...

[She reaches up to fiddle with her hair, frowning anxiously. Hearing that makes her feel a little bad about complaining about the situation. Even if he said he's not sure if it's true, it's enough to make her worry.]