Well I certainly would appreciate the up close hands on thing right Now. I feel that it will help my friend with her confidence, as like you she has only done a few reiki sessions on anyone other than self. I felt before and after the session that she should be the one to pass on the symbols. After my workshop I described to her how her session was more powerful than the very experienced woman. Now I actually realize that my friend feels that at a very deep soul level I have already requested the symbols from her, because in our communication I can feel that she is aware of it.
I like the power of intent and with the sensitivity and intuition I feel the passing along and working with hands on does not need to be discussed further when the time is right it will occur.