She's solid and warm, and hugs back readily. A curl of emotion's in her touch as well, unintrusive but very present: that you are welcome, that you are a friend, that she grows frustrated at you on occasion but never angry, that she would like to help you if ever she can.
You wake up in endgame afterwards . . . the warmth of it lingers.
Re: bones of the matter
You wake up in endgame afterwards . . . the warmth of it lingers.