[ concerning! they were all under very concerning circumstances. shoyo had been worse, with his corruption. much worse. paul will see him with his remnants: restless, aching and painful— and despite the hurt to come if he were to give anyone a hug, he says to hell with it and lifts this lanky teen wonder off the ground to smother into his chest whether he's won or lost the race. or, well. wherever paul stood because he was a god damn baguette. he might not be at shoyo's chest, but maybe his torso is. squeeze.
paul, there's tears. there's snot. there's an acute case of restless leg and arm syndrome that might as well just be complete of the body, but shoyo is glad to see you, buddy. ]
[Paul assents to the smothering readily, winding his arms around his student-friend's back and pressing himself back close and snug. It's easier, like this. It's not so much a hardship to just be held, to hold in return. If there is anyone that isn't going to make this difficult, it's Shōyō.
Paul doesn't cry, but he does produce a handkerchief and gentle, nonsense words to go with it that demonstrate his understanding - that it's all right, that he's all right, that there is nothing to worry about.
And if he's half-talking to himself, that's all right, too.]
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[Only a little concerning, but Paul will take what he's given.]
I'll see you soon.
Thank you.
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paul, there's tears. there's snot. there's an acute case of restless leg and arm syndrome that might as well just be complete of the body, but shoyo is glad to see you, buddy. ]
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Paul doesn't cry, but he does produce a handkerchief and gentle, nonsense words to go with it that demonstrate his understanding - that it's all right, that he's all right, that there is nothing to worry about.
And if he's half-talking to himself, that's all right, too.]