[It's not possible. But, all the same, he wants to put his arms around her. To hold her -- hug is the word, isn't it? All he can do is curl his fingers around her, and keep her near his chest.]
[It'll have to do.]
[He can't even begin to understand this -- understand why she chose him of all possible options. She was kind to him, and all he'd done was return it. Why... why did that earn such a place in her life?]
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[It'll have to do.]
[He can't even begin to understand this -- understand why she chose him of all possible options. She was kind to him, and all he'd done was return it. Why... why did that earn such a place in her life?]
[Slowly, he nods.]
Then... I'll do my best. Is that all right?