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@sextus

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Palamedes Sextus

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22(?)

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The Library of the Sixth

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[megatheorem]

[It's disheartening to see her think about it like that, as if no one has asked her before - either for a hug or for her permission, he doesn't know, but both situations are pretty grim. Still, once she gives the okay, he scoots over to wrap her into a hug, human arm first, you know, just in case. He's inclined towards big hugs, but Helaena isn't the lift-off-the-ground hug type, he thinks, and they're on the floor anyway; he's good at hugging the normal way, at least.]

I'm good for this anytime, just so you know. You can ask me, too.

[Worth saying; anyway, this hug will go on until she wants it to end.]

[honorism]

[She's a bit stiff at first, like she's not entirely sure what to like...do? What does she do with her arms, or her head or what?? But after a moment she relaxes, gradually inching her head down until she can rest it against his shoulder.

Huh.]

It's warm.

[An observation mostly, but she sighs and closes her eyes for a moment to enjoy the feeling of warmth and safety] Thank you, Palamedes. You... You're a good man. And a good friend. Your world has lost much.

[megatheorem]

[Ah—and that makes it worth it, doesn't it, to feel the way she relaxes against him. It's such a small thing, such an easy thing to provide, and it breaks his heart somewhat that she hasn't been able to have something so simple in her life.]

You're too kind. I like to think they'll be fine without me.

[His people back home, that is; he's already dead, after all, and before long... well, he doesn't want anyone to miss him too much.]

I'll just have to do what I can for you all while I'm here.