Aha. The Shinji buffer was back in full swing. It was at least expected at this point, and if it got her to feel comfortable with taking a nap here then good.

He'd scoot over, giving her all the space she'd need to make her move to the spot Shinji had made for her. The only toll was one (1) gentle pat to her noggin. Then he was going to take up residence up by Shinji, as was intended.