Kresnik nodded in response to her comment, but he didn't return the words. It wasn't out of a lack of respect though.

He allowed his hand to be gripped in hers for a while, figuring that it was helping in some way. Even if it wasn't, well, at least he got some of his own physical requirement out of the way.

"...I don't mind." He took the seat next to her after a small pause. "Did that handshake help at all?"