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Originally Posted by Utsuro no Hako
The reaction shot of Asuna grimacing seems pretty clear that he touched her.
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Just checked it -- he was implying that he was going to, and she reacted thinking that he might, but he didn't do it -- his hand was away when the camera switched to it. So I think he did not touch her.
Edit: And actually, I double-down on my earlier interpretation of the scene -- when she figured out that Kirito was alive, she became more motivated to go find him. So I think it really isn't about "oh come save me, Kirito", but I think she has as much "agency" as you can hope for in someone who's being held captive. Of course it would be better if she weren't in this situation, but when is that not the case when anyone is held captive. Strength of character shines through despite the situation the story places them in.