[ For a moment, Maine tenses. Stiffens in Wash's arms, as though he doesn't know what to do. But it only lasts for a moment. Some nameless tension snaps inside of him, and Maine lets out a shaky breath. Wraps his arms around his friend and holds on tight.
The last time they hugged, it was a quick thing brought on by Carolina's silent urging. This time, Maine is perilously close to clinging. His guilt and frustration fade away, at least for the moment, drowned by the rush of affection threatening to overwhelm him.
He doesn't close his eyes or bow his head over Wash's, although he desperately wants to. He keeps his head up. Keeps his eyes open, alert for any sign of monsters. Ready to fight at a moment's notice, but hoping he doesn't have to.
Maine doesn't say a word. He just keeps hugging Wash tightly for as long as his friend will let him. ]
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The last time they hugged, it was a quick thing brought on by Carolina's silent urging. This time, Maine is perilously close to clinging. His guilt and frustration fade away, at least for the moment, drowned by the rush of affection threatening to overwhelm him.
He doesn't close his eyes or bow his head over Wash's, although he desperately wants to. He keeps his head up. Keeps his eyes open, alert for any sign of monsters. Ready to fight at a moment's notice, but hoping he doesn't have to.
Maine doesn't say a word. He just keeps hugging Wash tightly for as long as his friend will let him. ]