It's not a good time to be HAPTIC with each other

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HAPTIC [HAP-tik] (adjective) 

1. Relating to or based on the sense of touch 
2. Characterized by or favoring the sense of touch 

"You will please keep your hands to yourself," Clara murmured to the haptic Mr. Weems. (TWITO, page 65)