"I don't understand why people can't just treat everyone like they're people too," she mumbles, slightly irritable sounding as she wipes a smudge off of his cheek. "You sure? I don't mind. It's calming."

Iris sucks in a tiny gasp. "Do the police know?" she asks, worry dripping from her voice. "I met a really nice police officer at the beach the other morning. Maybe he can help..."