It's a familiar weight, in its suddenness. Something he anticipates in the moment her whole posture shifts, just quick enough to steel against the embrace. Not unkindly, but in a manner that's naturally sturdy, like he's used to accepting the hardships of others as if there were his own. I'd continue to meta prettily about the familiarity thing but I'd have war flashbacks. At least Leanne isn't infected by alien brain slugs with the need to procreate, so it's fine.
That said, he's not as completely hopeless with comforting others as he has been in the past. Bearing the burden of a life coming apart is what he knows, and beyond that, no matter his demeanor, he doesn't like to see his own cry. He returns the hug, minding his arms. ]
In that case, wouldn't it be better to think of what you can do?
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It's a familiar weight, in its suddenness. Something he anticipates in the moment her whole posture shifts, just quick enough to steel against the embrace. Not unkindly, but in a manner that's naturally sturdy, like he's used to accepting the hardships of others as if there were his own. I'd continue to meta prettily about the familiarity thing but I'd have war flashbacks. At least Leanne isn't infected by alien brain slugs with the need to procreate, so it's fine.
That said, he's not as completely hopeless with comforting others as he has been in the past. Bearing the burden of a life coming apart is what he knows, and beyond that, no matter his demeanor, he doesn't like to see his own cry. He returns the hug, minding his arms. ]
In that case, wouldn't it be better to think of what you can do?