[Eustace, please!!! He's just making this harder for her, and her cheeks are only flushing further...! Hugging isn't all she meant, it was just an example!!!]

Sure. If we ever have the impulse to hug each other, then you should know that it's fine by me.

[Her voice is curt, and she's eager to move on, clearing her throat. Again.]

Are we clear on those terms?