Micheletto stiffens at the touch, his hand instinctively jerking away. But with Jean-Claude's hand wrapped firmly around his, he does not get very far. He still keeps the tension in his shoulders, though, clearly displeased with being touched, though the reason for his apprehension is yet unknown.

"There is a need yet," he replies, his voice now a bit strained. With his fingers still guarding the amulet, he continues, "You are not at all concerned, then, that something is bewitching you? And that someone is bewitching you with dreams of me?"

It's incredulous. This whole situation is.