"You're not getting a cuddle out of me, mate." Miles replied dryly. "Though it does seem like handshakes and like suffice as well."

The longer he stayed here, the more he began to dislike the idea of the entire place. Why the touching rule was even necessary was beyond him at the moment and it was frustrating to have no answers. There were more pressing matters, though, so such things had to be tabled to be saved for further investigation.

He offered a handshake. It wouldn't be enough to clear up whatever was ailing Kevin, but it was a start at least. "Miles Stedman. And you are?"