Sunbeam Lair make me a believer

Unbeknownst to her, Anouke often had the exact effect upon others  that Hadraniel was experiencing -- she provoked discomfort because of her fragile nature. The only part of this that she was able to detect and understand was in the difficulty she had with getting close to others, with making friends. She did not understand why, however,  which served only to deepen her uncertainties. It was a vicious cycle.

She was glad to hear that he understood her current state of mild discomfort. She nodded when he gave his name. "I have heard of you -- nothing bad, or anything," she hurried to correct herself. "I have just heard your name around." She cleared her throat nervously and looked askance. "How l-long have you been here?" She nearly cringed at herself and her own awkwardness. What must he think of her? Probably nothing good.