[She seems to catch on relatively quickly.] ...Something has happened to your hands... [Hnn.]

Perhaps feigning injury would be best in this case; prolonged use of gloves or mitts depending, could potentially bring cause for alarm. If you were to wrap them in bandages however, it could be assumed to be a medical reaction to some sort of other source. [Not to mention, potentially more effective, 'Cade. Unless you want a cat-woman thing going on with your gloves.]

If gloves are preferred though, I could ask 'Once-ler'. It's likely he will have an idea.