Her body tensed as she felt something marginally soft touch her sides. She looked down to spy those strong arms actually taking a hold of her. She was hesitant, unsure as to what he should be expecting, if this was actually what it felt like to be held.

Whatever it was, Cortana liked it and she closed her eyes pressing herself against this new-found solid body in front of him. Her hands trailed up his shoulders and were lost in strands of... hair?

"Your armor." She commented, lifting her gaze up to try and catch a glimpse of his face. "It's gone, chief."