Elleru brings her head to rest near Qubit's arm. While he may avoid most physical contact, she thrives on it, finds comfort in the closeness. As such, she can't help but let her ear graze his sleeve as she lies next to him.

"I understand," she assures. "Appearances matter, especially when you must present yourself in a certain way. Could you not be yourself, Qubit?"

Because she understands what that's like, too.