Even though Alphonse had been seriously ticking her off no more than a minute ago, Paulina couldn't help but feel sympathetic for him. Maybe it was just her motherly instincts, but Alphonse being hysterical and needing her comfort almost felt familiar. "Shh, shh, shh." She pulled him into a comforting hug, knowing he needed it.
((Purely motherly/close friend-ly instinct. This feels weird, but go widdit and treat it as if it's not weird?))