"These is no need to apologize."

No, really. They angered the dog. And as for the touch... it's Chara's fault a simple thing like handholding makes their skin crawl. That they're like this.

They watch the hand coming towards their head with the same resigned dread. Can't be rude or weird around other kids, they can smell it. They'll their parents, who'll tell...

It's better, to grin and bear it. But they can't stop their head jerking away a little when contact is made.