I'm only trying to pull my own weight. I don't want to be a liability.' <br />She reached out, smiling. <br />'And I would imagine I'll still be required to maintain close contact with you while I learn. At least in the beginning.'<br />He looked at their joined hands before turning his eyes to hers, a slow smile spreading across his own lips.<br />'It would be, ahem, wise to maintain physical contact while learning, that is true.