[He does at least accept the hug, returning it one-handed, though he can't quite look at her yet. He's not proud of what happened, nor does he think he should be getting the sympathy for it, but... god, it really is nice to be held. She wasn't there. He didn't hurt her. They at least managed to dodge that bullet, and for that, he's grateful.]
...so... that's what you missed. Welcome back, huh...?
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...so... that's what you missed. Welcome back, huh...?