[It's not the first time he's had to think about a situation like this, when he has a classmate so timid she struggles to speak to anyone if an animal isn't involved. Eventually he figured out it was best if she was supported in group discussions by someone who could nudge her into talking -- namely, Hilda.]

Don't worry about it. And if you think of anything else in the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out again, all right?