[Maximus made it clear he thought she was coddling him. And maybe she is, calling him by endearments she once used for Bree and so often pulling him into hugs. He's gone so long without, and he does often remind her of someone younger than his twenty-something years. As far as she's concerned he needs to be reminded constantly that someone cares. He needs the loving, unwavering parent that he's never had.
She's been trying to be a source of stability for him for a very long time. One thing in his life he doesn't need to worry about losing or scaring away. So, perhaps it shouldn't surprise him by now when she steps closer to try and pull him into a hug, though with how tense he is she's more careful this time around.]
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She's been trying to be a source of stability for him for a very long time. One thing in his life he doesn't need to worry about losing or scaring away. So, perhaps it shouldn't surprise him by now when she steps closer to try and pull him into a hug, though with how tense he is she's more careful this time around.]
Me too, darling.