[Now it was LB's turn to be startled as he pulls her to him, still the slightest bit anxious about what it could possibly do to him, but relaxes when he continues to speak to her. Even if she had hugged a couple of people, to test out the lethality of even a casual embrace, this really was the first time she had gotten to do this -- in a very long time -- to someone she really cared about.
After a few moments pass, she ducks her head a little, pressing her body a little closer to his. Feeling a little more confident, one gloved hand reaches behind Alex's back, soothing it in short, slow motions.]
I told you it was weird. [Her chest vibrates with a short, quiet bout of laughter.] I was just-- well... I was more worried about you.
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After a few moments pass, she ducks her head a little, pressing her body a little closer to his. Feeling a little more confident, one gloved hand reaches behind Alex's back, soothing it in short, slow motions.]
I told you it was weird. [Her chest vibrates with a short, quiet bout of laughter.] I was just-- well... I was more worried about you.