[If he's accidentally scratched her she hasn't noticed yet, Nariko's mostly focused on keeping a hold of him without gripping too tight. Now that Ivan's whines have settled a little bit she can think somewhat clearly.] This is weird, okay? I get it. But freaking out isn't going to do you any good so try to calm down.

[It's either that or keep running around like something was about to cut his tiny head off.] I'm going to sit down and just keep a hold of you for a little bit longer, okay? Someone might step on you or try to keep you as a pet or something.

[But she still moves a little carefully, doing her best to avoid freaking him out anymore than he already is.]