[ Dorothy releases a noise that's half-sigh and half... well, something along the lines of an unhappy growl, slipping a hand through her hair.

Better to keep it busy than trying to reach out for his hand, like she wants to-- but for once, she exercises restraint. It'd be a shame if he bolted so soon, merely because he doesn't seem to be fond of closeness. ]

Perhaps they consider distrust to be a powerful enough emotion that it's worth trying to stir up. Or, rather, being wary can certainly escalate into stronger emotions.