[ what is it? what is it, in particular, that makes him touching her so off-putting? when it comes down to Izaya's guesses and opinions, he'd lean most towards a fear that she might like it it, or that she might get carried away or maybe even that he would. it had happened before and she hadn't intended for it to, so why not again? but he doesn't hold the same stigma towards her, even if it hadn't been his plan either, so her response is funny at best. if he'd found a weakness, maybe that an advantage for the future, but wasn't it more interesting if she was a little stronger? he'd rather push for her strengths to cave in than push at her weaknesses.

the ideas in his head are too self-centered. in reality, her secret could be the important factor. that doesn't change his approach any though. as much as he'd attest to not being a forceful person, and as much as he'd rather her concede on her own, it's not a game he's going to wait to play for too long. too much work. ]

What, I need your permission? I suppose you'd call it sexual harassment if I gave you a friendly pat on the back even though you said you'd call me your friend.

[ yanking her wrist harder, he disobeys in favor of seeing what's hidden beneath her hand. ]

Just how many links are you going to add to your chain? It's only going to drag you down to the bottom.