[ there's a moment of tension when she initially hugs him, as if the action is something that he's no longer used to.
but he quickly relaxes, feeling a bittersweet feeling in his chest. he's happy, relieved, and sad all at the same time, like a tight knot in his throat. reaching back awkwardly, he tries to ruffle her hair. ]
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[She steps forward and wraps her arms around him, because she can tell that he wants one. She's a lot smaller than him.]
I want a hug too anyway.
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[ there's a moment of tension when she initially hugs him, as if the action is something that he's no longer used to.
but he quickly relaxes, feeling a bittersweet feeling in his chest. he's happy, relieved, and sad all at the same time, like a tight knot in his throat. reaching back awkwardly, he tries to ruffle her hair. ]
Thanks. Hugs really do help, don't they?