[He's come to know Lili as someone who very much appreciates her personal space - something he had taken note of early, because it clashes so directly with his own preferences.
There's a little sound of surprise then, because it is surprising. Even if it's not unwelcome, he's still... upset. The memory is raw, and he dislikes sharing it even verbally. He likes Lili, but that doesn't mean he'd give something so personal away if given the option. And she's still upset, and it's still because of him, and he just hates that. Really hates that.
But what can he do? There isn't a lot of comfort he can give by way of word, so he raises his hands after a second and meets her halfway with the hug as he had done with the promise. She can cling as tightly as she'd like - he won't move at all.]
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There's a little sound of surprise then, because it is surprising. Even if it's not unwelcome, he's still... upset. The memory is raw, and he dislikes sharing it even verbally. He likes Lili, but that doesn't mean he'd give something so personal away if given the option. And she's still upset, and it's still because of him, and he just hates that. Really hates that.
But what can he do? There isn't a lot of comfort he can give by way of word, so he raises his hands after a second and meets her halfway with the hug as he had done with the promise. She can cling as tightly as she'd like - he won't move at all.]