M'sato is very cautious about being touched because it makes him anxious. He was physically abused as a child, and a level of trust needs to build before he can do that comfortably. He doesn't react violently, and normally he doesn't even mention it. He'll just tens up and try to brush your hand off without hurting your feelings.
All that being said, he also views touch as a big comfort factor when someone he trusts is the one doing it. You'll know he trusts you not to hurt him when he lets you touch him casually without tensing up (after he sees it's you). You'll know he trusts you IMPLICITLY when he lets you touch his ears without comment, because his mother used to grab him by the ears and drag him out of the tent when she decided he'd disappointed her. That provokes an immediate fight or flight response to this day.
Sato's ultimate concept of how to comfort a person is giving a hug. He almost never tells why.
All that being said, he also views touch as a big comfort factor when someone he trusts is the one doing it. You'll know he trusts you not to hurt him when he lets you touch him casually without tensing up (after he sees it's you). You'll know he trusts you IMPLICITLY when he lets you touch his ears without comment, because his mother used to grab him by the ears and drag him out of the tent when she decided he'd disappointed her. That provokes an immediate fight or flight response to this day.
Sato's ultimate concept of how to comfort a person is giving a hug. He almost never tells why.
Characters: M'sato Tia (Lost Soul Seeker), Soren Walker (Ishgardian Midlander Pilot), Solomon Laguerre (Elezen Mercenary/Bar Manager)
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