Mostly. [ She can hear heartbeats, but there's any number of reasons someone might or might not have a shift in their pulse. Lying, for instance, sounds about the same as nerves, and anticipation, and relief. ]

And I'm sure you've noticed I'm pretty awful at subtle, so that works out.

[ She can tell that his arm slinging around her is a little awkward, which only means she appreciates it more. She gives him a little jostle with the arm closest to him, trying not to make matters worse for him. God, why can't things be this easy with Nemesis? ]

Thankfully I've met enough people here who are almost as clingy as I am, or I'd be climbing the walls.