[Gilbert...is fairly terrible when it comes to giving hugs.
His brother once pointed out that in all the years since they'd been reunited, he'd never once hugged him. Or anyone. And when challenged, in the most annoying passive aggressive way possible, he'd finally given in. It's easier to give simple pats to the head, encouraging shoulder grasps, or even hair ruffling. Those are more convenient methods of affection, and they make sense to him.
But this situation...it feels like it calls for something more.
So he wipes the last of the dampness from his cheek, then leans over and wraps one arm around her, gently.
Albeit awkwardly...and in the middle of this terrible apple purgatory.]
action; /weeps on
His brother once pointed out that in all the years since they'd been reunited, he'd never once hugged him. Or anyone. And when challenged, in the most annoying passive aggressive way possible, he'd finally given in. It's easier to give simple pats to the head, encouraging shoulder grasps, or even hair ruffling. Those are more convenient methods of affection, and they make sense to him.
But this situation...it feels like it calls for something more.
So he wipes the last of the dampness from his cheek, then leans over and wraps one arm around her, gently.
Albeit awkwardly...and in the middle of this terrible apple purgatory.]