For instance, when crossing a swaying suspension bridge, skydiving, or bungee jumping, the brain mistakenly attributes this physiological excitement induced by fear as a heartbeat or affection brought by the person before you.
This is a typical "misattribution of emotion under stress."
Rationally, he knew that Riven's impulse at this moment did not stem from thoughtful love but rather from an emotional diversion in an extreme stress state.
It's merely her brain responding to the enormous fear she just experienced that almost tore her apart, secreting dopamine and oxytocin in the process.
This is a survival instinct, a primal impulse to seek shelter and confirmation from the sole person beside her who can provide absolute security.
He should act as a gentleman, gently push her away, and tell her "we're both too tired, you need to rest," using reason and distance to help her calm this chaotic emotional storm.
