“He put a hand on the sea-dragon's shoulder; the sea-dragon started. 'You are touching me," he said wistfully. The king's face changed; he drew the sea-dragon into his arms. "Yes," he said gruffly. "I am holding you. Humans touch. If they are foolish enough or wise enough.” LoveLonelinessTouchTouch Starved Book:The Changeling Sea Source: The Changeling Sea