[The hug, she expects it, not that it completely stops any Spartan from being even a little startled. When her hair is brushed, however, it takes her a while to process it.
She doesn't stop the elemental from brushing it once her brain cells finally process it.]
Val, I'm not going to fit it all inside my helmet.
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She doesn't stop the elemental from brushing it once her brain cells finally process it.]
Val, I'm not going to fit it all inside my helmet.
[She is not Cal.]