Hugs were good. That was something that she had grown to like and didn't get enough of. They were like treasures when she did get them, especially from the Masters. Especially from Anakin of all of them. His we re the warmest with the largest arms and a tight embrace. She always felt like she did something good, or he was proud of her with them. So hugs were... always good.

This one surprised her, but she leaned into it, eyes closing for a moment. "I can't blame my Masters either. They were both raised the same as I was. But having left, I realize just how rigid some of the codes were." And how they didn't help a trained person for some situations. "It was meant to keep us safe from the Dark Side."

She let out a breath as they drew back, and she looked to him again. And Tamaki was serious, about if she was prepared for thing to not work. She took in all he said and considered it, then frowned softly. "I don't think I care if I'm hurt. Hurt happens. I just don't want to ruin things to the point that I hurt him, or lose him. Much like I don't want to lose you as a friend either."