Cadet is a very wise man Bo. Having his attention is a real treat for you.
Be careful with ICs. ICs are not MCs. You even have to be careful with MCs. MCs tend to be classically trained: "To win her back you have to court her again!" Yeah, that is not going to work in your sitch.
When it comes to affection the DB rule is simple:
Do not initiate. Feel free to participate if she initiates...but without attaching significance to it. If you can't do that last part then DO NOT PARTICIPATE.
M(53), W(54),D(19) M-23, T-25 Bomb Drop - Dec.23, 2017 Ring and Piecing since March 2018