[ but that is an answer to his question, one might say. part of him wants to cross the distance and pay him on the shoulder, maybe give him a one armed hug.
but he doesn't, of course. snake just sits, fists on his knees, back straight.
and there's a moment there, where his voice is a little softer, perhaps. something like relief, and care peeking through. ]
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[ but that is an answer to his question, one might say. part of him wants to cross the distance and pay him on the shoulder, maybe give him a one armed hug.
but he doesn't, of course. snake just sits, fists on his knees, back straight.
and there's a moment there, where his voice is a little softer, perhaps. something like relief, and care peeking through. ]
But I'm here now.