[It's all right. It's understandable. Being prickly and defensive in the face of this bizarre new situation. He won't hold it against her.]

Might be easier with physical contact. I'll just... project something your way. Build up the shield around it, so you can see.

I'll use a mental image of someone here. [No sense in trying for a memory or anything too potentially overwhelming. He holds a hand out to her again.] That's all.