[To be perfectly honest, the subtle contact is a little surprising to Perona at first, especially since she herself was usually the one to initiate the physical contact with most people, but even moreso that her little friend here was so hurt that he'd reach out for her, even as weak as his hold was. Her shock melts away after only a second, and a gentle smile slips on her face. Poor thing, he must've really had a tough time. She wonders just what's wrong, but she won't pry.

No, instead Perona pulls Sabo a little bit closer with one hand, and removes his hat to stroke at his hair very slowly.]

Mm, it's a shame you had to suffer for such a long time - you're such a good boy, Sabo-kun... [A good boy, who doesn't deserve to suffer at all.] But I am glad to be of some relief to you now.