They wanted only hugs and kisses; the simple reassurances of their parents' touch.

Rod's eyes fastened on that cage for the simple reassurance of solid geometry in a world suddenly crazy.

Psychological treatment, an exercise program or even simple reassurance may be more appropriate, they said.

I will not leave here," he said in simple reassurance, "without having quiet conference with you.

He stared at her, trying to decide whether scolding or simple reassurance would be best.

That person can offer water, help to the bathroom or simple reassurance.

Yet the message of simple reassurance turned out to be more complicated, as Spock himself quickly discovered.

It was less a caress than a simple reassurance, and he took it So.

It was more simple reassurance, grounding herself in the moment.

In both cases, she said, simple reassurance that disaster was not at hand proved an effective sedative.