Just blatant appeals aren't going to work. Luce doesn't come closer, but she does hold her hands up with the fingers spread- a clear show of non aggression. She lowers her voice, keeping it soft and cajoling as if she were dealing with a cornered animal.
"Ivan. No one is going to hurt you. Just breathe. In and out, okay? Slowly. No one is going to hurt you here."
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"Ivan. No one is going to hurt you. Just breathe. In and out, okay? Slowly. No one is going to hurt you here."