[ She can tell he's trying to pet her Carbuncle, and while it's understandable it's still mildly irritating. Carbuncle has no interest in physical contact, unless it's on its terms with the people she trusts and cares for — or when it's necessary to help someone. ]

Carbuncle is an extension of my life energy. I can feel when people touch it.

[ The 'it feels really weird/uncomfortable' goes unsaid but it's heavily implied. ]

There's no need. I'm capable of getting up and walking myself, I just don't want to right now.