[Lance is glad to see Ushahin moving a bit; he isn't sure if the earlier stillness was normal for him, especially since he's not entirely human, or if it's an indicator of nerves or stress, but either way he's glad to see the movement.

The answer is indeed surprisingly... Mundane, almost, and one that Lance has a lot of experience with considering his girlfriend has had this same issue herself. He nods, encouragingly.]

That's a really common problem, even for people without your circumstances. It's even more confusing because boundaries vary wildly depending on the individual.

[And figuring them out can be tricky, even for someone very adept at social cues and interaction.]

Usually it's better to err on the side of caution, though, and there are a few general rules that typically apply to most people. If we discuss them, do you think it's a reasonable goal to try to work on this particular issue for a little while, until our next session?

[Provided Ushahin wants a next session, of course. But Lance finds it's usually best to not overdo a session, especially an emotionally draining one, and also not to give too much 'homework' so the patient has a better chance at succeeding in the goals they set before the next meeting comes around.]