[ There is hesitation, naturally. He holds back, uncertainty in his eyes, but Claire’s persistence pays off. Theon is too upset and too exhausted to fight. He embraces her. Anyone else would miss it if they blinked, but for Theon and coming from Theon, it’s an enormous sign of acceptance.
He pulls away quickly, swiping a sleeve across his eyes once more. When was the last time anyone hugged him? It’s been years. Excuse his emotions. ]
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He pulls away quickly, swiping a sleeve across his eyes once more. When was the last time anyone hugged him? It’s been years. Excuse his emotions. ]