Catch-all; Mandricardo

[momming]

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[duranduel]

...

[Usually, he'd shy away, but he's so emotionally exhausted that he kind of just steps forward and...leans against her.]

[momming]

[ And she hugs him as tightly as her ribs will allow. ]

It's okay. Stay as long as you need.

[duranduel]

[Yeah, this is nice,]

[But GUILTY FEELINGS creep up, so after a moment, he finally draws back a little.]

Um. Thank you. I really appreciate it, Otome...

[momming]

You don't need to thank me.

... It's hit all of us hard, after all.

[duranduel]

...You're takin' it well, though. Or at least...it looks like you're doin' okay.

[...]

Are you doin' okay...?

[momming]

[ ...

She shakes her head, hesitantly. ]

[duranduel]

...

[This is rare, but since this is Touch Week and all...he's moving in to give her a good hug.]

[momming]

[ And Otome just kind of. Slumps into it, with a shaky sigh. ]

I'm sorry. I'll-- just a second. I'll be fine.

[duranduel]

Yeah, yeah. Take your time.

[Pats her head for good measure.]

Its what the doctor ordered, and all.

[momming]

I don't remember that. [ wryly, into his shoulder. ]

[duranduel]

[A huff.]

No, I'm pretty sure you said it right now. Just not out loud.

[momming]

OH, I see. Well, if I did, I suppose I can't argue...