"...Now, I'm going to take my hand away-and when I do, I want you to tell me what is bothering your mind.. Alright?"
Of course, the little bit of pressure on her lipssss-(as he was pressing slightly hard against them with his finger still), began to lighten every so slightly-His head tilting for a moment, and his tone a bit of the questioning side. Obviously, not question-ABLE-Just more or less REALLY asking if she understood.