"How come? I'll never have trouble with you."

He stepped forward to try to pull her in, and his outstretched hand suddenly paused in mid-air again, finally failing to land on her.

"Come on in, don't be afraid I'm not going to touch you, you guys will play for a while later when Fan comes and you're ready to eat." He finally said at last.

There was a hint of frustration in his tone.

Apparently the way she was avoiding him like a snake now was hitting him ...