[Julie would like to giggle at least a little but them settling in more comfortable makes her want to smile more. She might not have experienced the hard times Purple had in their life -- unlife? -- but she's at least acquainted to being comforting and looking for comfort herself.

So she loops her arms around them again, a hand against their chest to gently pat them now and then.]

That's right.

[Now she does giggle just a little.]

You know, I have a friend at home who can't quite figure out how to hug. Oh he likes being hugged, I'm pretty sure of that. He just can't quite get how to give a hug back.

[She checks a few of their side braids now, idly petting more than anything.]

He'll learn eventually though. And so will you. If you want to copy what I do that's fine but do what makes you feel comfortable, okay? Because part of showing affection is the other person wanting that affection.

[She clears her throat and humorously uses an overly serious tone.]

So don't you be afraid to say, "Excuse me, Miss Joyful, I'd rather not be hugged today." Or something like that.