It makes Nina happier than she would have thought to have multiple friends here that she can hug, throw an arm around, nudge, or press a hand on their arm without thinking; small moments of touch where it just feels natural. Loving but not sexual. Growing up without a family, her friends have always been her family -- and hugging Luo Binghe feels like hugging family.

"Anytime," She responds. Then her face brightens. "We definitely made quite a pair on that stage, didn't we?"