[ Aoba blinks in surprise, lurching into the mudroom with his wet coat and bag and boots, right into Karamatsu's arms. Despite his complaints, though, he doesn't seem to mind getting soaked in return. ]
Kara-kun... [ Ah. He's warm... how nice.
Aoba's smile softens a little and he places a hand on top of Karamatsu's head. It's a gesture probably reserved for children, but he's done it even to Noiz before. It's the same comforting gesture Granny used to do for him when he was feeling bad at any age, and he does it without thinking. He ruffles his hair a little before taking it away. ]
Heh. I've missed you too. It's been a busy new year, hasn't it?
[ Now that he thinks back on it, it feels like he hasn't seen him since his belated birthday party on the beach. That makes him mind less the clinging arms, but he resists only for his sake. ]
You're going to get damp if you hug me like this... can I take my coat off?
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[ Aoba blinks in surprise, lurching into the mudroom with his wet coat and bag and boots, right into Karamatsu's arms. Despite his complaints, though, he doesn't seem to mind getting soaked in return. ]
Kara-kun... [ Ah. He's warm... how nice.
Aoba's smile softens a little and he places a hand on top of Karamatsu's head. It's a gesture probably reserved for children, but he's done it even to Noiz before. It's the same comforting gesture Granny used to do for him when he was feeling bad at any age, and he does it without thinking. He ruffles his hair a little before taking it away. ]
Heh. I've missed you too. It's been a busy new year, hasn't it?
[ Now that he thinks back on it, it feels like he hasn't seen him since his belated birthday party on the beach. That makes him mind less the clinging arms, but he resists only for his sake. ]
You're going to get damp if you hug me like this... can I take my coat off?