[This time, he returns the hug without hesitation. Rubbing small circles into her back, humming softly as his mother once would...
it's all a bad dream... it's over... they're fine, now, they can go back...
... back to...?
oh.
He's not sure how long it takes, but his mind eventually catches up. The humming stops, his hand wavering... but if she's still crying or upset, he can't just let her go. so.
He holds her close, giving himself another moment to collect himself before speaking again. Honestly, this is kind of embarrassing...]
... Sorry. It happened faster than I expected. [and boy is that a terrifying thought]
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it's all a bad dream... it's over... they're fine, now, they can go back...
... back to...?
oh.
He's not sure how long it takes, but his mind eventually catches up. The humming stops, his hand wavering... but if she's still crying or upset, he can't just let her go. so.
He holds her close, giving himself another moment to collect himself before speaking again. Honestly, this is kind of embarrassing...]
... Sorry. It happened faster than I expected. [and boy is that a terrifying thought]