[it's reassuring to be around a man that doesn't seem to want to touch her, even if that's not what's needed right now. once she might have questioned how someone might never have learned to hug, but it barely registers to her any more. she's grateful, too, that he asks, even though she already said yes. it makes him feel safer. she relaxes a little.]
It's truly all right if you hug me. It's not all right if you allow yourself to be consumed by that shadow...thing.
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You would have asked, otherwise.
[it's reassuring to be around a man that doesn't seem to want to touch her, even if that's not what's needed right now. once she might have questioned how someone might never have learned to hug, but it barely registers to her any more. she's grateful, too, that he asks, even though she already said yes. it makes him feel safer. she relaxes a little.]
It's truly all right if you hug me. It's not all right if you allow yourself to be consumed by that shadow...thing.