[It doesn't help that when he grabs and pulls them again they tense up themselves. Because whatever they expected from him, a hug was absolutely not it. They're stiff as a board for the first few moments, mind not processing what's happening.
And then it sinks in, and they don't- they can't- they know what to do even less now. Their hands automatically lift but they hesitate at the point of hugging him back.
It's too much. It's too much and they can't process or handle or do anything with it but continue sobbing, and let their face be pressed into his chest. From there it's a matter of balance to let their arms drop against his back, and from there it's a matter of instinct to cling.
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And then it sinks in, and they don't- they can't- they know what to do even less now. Their hands automatically lift but they hesitate at the point of hugging him back.
It's too much. It's too much and they can't process or handle or do anything with it but continue sobbing, and let their face be pressed into his chest. From there it's a matter of balance to let their arms drop against his back, and from there it's a matter of instinct to cling.
Why is he being so nice to them?]