Todd didn't shy away, in fact he moved closer to sit beside her, stroking her hair behind an ear to try and get her to look at him.

Rogue had never viewed him as a predator. Someone...something to be feared or flighty around. And while, no, it wasn't the same, he had little else to compare it to. Feeling her avoid him like this was not a step he liked. He had to ensure she didn't curl up on herself, especially after waking as she had.

"Come on, talk to me." he said "If you don't, whatever is eating away at you is just going to continue to do so" he pointed out.