[ She gives him another hug, butting her forehead gently against his shoulder. When she pulls back, she stays lightly leaning against him. ]

You don't have to thank me for respecting your wishes.

[ It should be a given. Should be. ]

If I find that kind of thing, I'd want to talk to them first anyways. Diplomacy can go a long way. Failing that … there's other ways to deal with it that don't involve starting a fight.