[This time, when he grabs Petre's hand and moves it away, it's an easier motion. Slow and deliberate, like with a child reaching for the cookie jar.]

Look as close as you want. It's all you're ever gonna get. Just call this taking pity.

[His hands play around the top of the towel, where it's tucked in, but don't remove it yet.]

And don't pretend you don't like it.