[ Dimitri shakes firmly and then settles onto a bench, peering up at John with a curious expression. He's a little nervous, he has to admit. Giving out some of his own fear... well. It's hard to do, isn't it? But it's fr a good cause, ostensibly. He leans back a little, his expression thoughtful. What does he say to that? How does he ask the question that comes to mind? ]

That's quite alright.

[ He purses his lips for a moment. ]

...I suppose I should double check that there won't be any longer term impacts. Or rather than any lingering effects will be temporary. I'm not entirely sure about how this will work - do I just speak aloud and will that be enough? Do we touch?