He was nimble with his fingers, working both the comb and his fingers through her hair to start the parting, nearly all of her hair pushed to one side as he started to braid at her ear and going back starting at the left side. Another case of braids to line a high pony tail. He liked this style on her best even if it took a little longer with all the little braids put into it to hold the high pony tail in place.

Something about doing this with Jo makes him feel closer to her. He knows not many would be permitted. It started to help him, but, it went on because he enjoyed it. It was the most he stayed still when he wasn't asleep... or eating... or speaking to someone.

"It is true," he spoke softly as if fearful of being overheard. "They will never know what we dont share... I've only told Cougar and Jess things." Maybe it was a little sexist, but he felt they would understand more. "You know more, you taught me english, and helped me so much. I owe you everything here, Jo."