[ He's not expecting the hug. Alex had done it too, of course, but still, it's ... not a thing that's done, where he comes from, particularly not between men and women, unless they're engaged or family. And for a moment he just stands there, arms out slightly and looking down in bewilderment at the top of her head.
But he feels his racing pulse start to slow, and warmth return to his hands, and he realises how grateful he is for the comfort, just as he was when Silna came to him after Morfin was killed. Slowly he lowers his arms, draping them loosely around Athena's frame, and he sighs. ]
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But he feels his racing pulse start to slow, and warmth return to his hands, and he realises how grateful he is for the comfort, just as he was when Silna came to him after Morfin was killed. Slowly he lowers his arms, draping them loosely around Athena's frame, and he sighs. ]
Thank you.