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[theweakhavepurpose]

[For someone who was very much a ladies man prior to the cult he is woefully ignorant about hugging. Probably why all his one-night stands didn't turn into actual relationships.]

I think I'm going to need a flowchart for this.

Which kind am I getting?

[unphase]

[she didn't have any real friends until she joined the Legion, so she learned about hugs as she went]

Right now? Probably the platonic hug.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Alright. I'll keep that in mind.

I'll learn this shit eventually. I swear I used to be a normal fucking person who wasn't .. you know.. like this. It'll come back. Probably.

[unphase]

[she smiles reassuringly]

I'm sure you will. It'll take time, but you'll get there. And in the meantime, I'll be there.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Yeah. Working on it.

But thanks. It's.. helping. Having you around.

[unphase]

[she looks touched. and it's all she can do to not hug him again]

Really? Thank you! That--that means so much to me.

[theweakhavepurpose]

[He can sense that. His "CAUTION HUG INCOMING" alarms are going off. But he manages to hold his ground.]

Well... it's true. I'm kind of a mess, and you've helped a bunch by you know... not letting me be a complete disaster.

[unphase]

[her eyes brim with sincerity]

I've never believed you were a complete disaster.

[and yes, there is a hug incoming, but she's going to ask permission first]

...can I hug you again?

[theweakhavepurpose]

Yeah. I guess you deserve another one.

[He braces for impact, but not as rigidly as he had before.]

I kind of am a dumpster fire, so you know.. thanks for dealing with that for a whole year.

[unphase]

Good.

[she goes in for a tight hug, hooking her chin over his shoulder.

and at his words, she pats his back gently] We're friends. You don't have to thank me for being your friend.

[theweakhavepurpose]

I sorta do? Cuz no one else is gonna put up with me.

[He's not acting like he's about to die so that's progress. He even hugs her back a bit.]

[unphase]

Then, you're welcome. And I'm so glad we're friends. You're one of the very best friends I've ever had.

[definitely progress. and she feels that and is thrilled, but isn't going to make a big deal over it]

Wow okay my heart.

[theweakhavepurpose]

[Well that's only the nicest thing anyone has ever said to him in his whole life.]

I am?

I ... wow. No pressure right? I got this.

Just wait until she reveals what she thinks is her future in her world

[unphase]

[certaintly]

You are.

And I know you got this. I wouldn't trust you any other way.

[theweakhavepurpose]

You are way too nice a person to be stuck in this place. The gods are fucked up for bringing you here.

[unphase]

[she blushes pink]

--oh! I don't know about that. I can be a real brat when I want to be.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Sure but you're a good person. Not a lot of people are.

[unphase]

[she blushes even more]

I--I don't know. I'd say that most people are decent.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Maybe in the future, but not where I come from.

And maybe only half the people here.

[unphase]

Other than Caedra, I can't think of anyone who isn't decent.

[theweakhavepurpose]

People will surprise you with how horrible they can be.

Caedra is a special case of terrible.

[unphase]

I've been unpleasantly surprised before. Not by people here, but back home.

She is. She kills and torments people for fun.

[theweakhavepurpose]

Some people are like that.

[Or demons in her case.]

The strong take what they want from the weak, and enjoy the torment they cause. I don't think there's anything that will change it.

[unphase]

[she shakes her head] They're not strong, the people who do that. They're cowards. Bullies. The truly strong use their strength in defense of others.

[theweakhavepurpose]

They may be cowards but if they're the ones calling the shots because no one can challenge them, then does it even matter?