[ she folds her arms and backs up against the wall a little further. if she reacts this defensively against the proximity, it's a safe bet that she doesn't want to be touched, either. ]

Yes, I'm glowing. Phosphorescence is a trait I'm known for. Congratulations for having eyes which operate well enough to recognize it, I suppose.

But I'm not hurt. I don't tend to stay hurt for long. [ if only that did anything for her tolerance, she'd be set! but she was unfortunately too inebriated to fight back against the grew their host sent to grab her last night.

it certainly isn't doing anything for her social skills, either. ]