Todd gave single nod and held out his hand, palm down this time so that he didn't slash her own. He stayed with his left though, the feeding organs in his right arm were far more sensitive to the abuse of her ability.

Perhaps tonight she'd be able to get to that place she'd been before, and hold it there longer, cutting it off when she wanted and not thanks to a distraction.

"Ready when you are." he said, relaxed, but ready to pull away should that yank of pain happen again.