And though he's grown in some ways, admitting to that too much still feels awkward. It doesn't even have to do with notions of masculinity anymore, since he sure got over those, but it does have a whole lot to do with actually being willing to express vulnerability. Thankfully he doesn't have to do so right now. He can just lean into the hug, wrapping his arms around Gorgug in turn too. Not clinging quite as tightly as he had been back in the forest, but-- a more relaxed hug.
But an appreciative hug all the same. Fabian knows that he did ask for Gorgug to spend more time with him if he could, but he hadn't exactly expected the other to get on that task right away, even asking the entire system in this place to switch things around so Gorgug could be with him more easily.
He lingers in the hug for a few moments until he knows he has to give it up, letting go of Gorgug again and stepping out of his friend's hold the moment he lets go too. ]
You sure took that 'never a bad friend' thing to heart, huh.
[ It's a very weak joke, since Fabian's heart is still way too gooey and touched to be fully flippant about this, but he is trying to lighten the mood a little bit before he makes himself cry like an idiot all over again.
Instead he steps over towards the front door, opening it so he can let his friend in. ]
You, uh-- You can actually look around now.
[ Before Gorgug thinks he'll have to keep his eyes closed in Fabian's house forever, after that frantic encounter from before. ]
The Ball helped clean up. [ .. a slight pause, like he isn't sure if he should admit to this, but.. Gorgug is also one of the Bad Kids. He'll get why Fabian is saying this. ] He sneaked in right before curfew and then said I couldn't kick him out because he'd be in trouble.
[ It's a typical Riz move. That's what Gorgug will get. And he'll likely also understand it's Riz's way of showing he cares. ]
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Fabian really likes the hug.
And though he's grown in some ways, admitting to that too much still feels awkward. It doesn't even have to do with notions of masculinity anymore, since he sure got over those, but it does have a whole lot to do with actually being willing to express vulnerability. Thankfully he doesn't have to do so right now. He can just lean into the hug, wrapping his arms around Gorgug in turn too. Not clinging quite as tightly as he had been back in the forest, but-- a more relaxed hug.
But an appreciative hug all the same. Fabian knows that he did ask for Gorgug to spend more time with him if he could, but he hadn't exactly expected the other to get on that task right away, even asking the entire system in this place to switch things around so Gorgug could be with him more easily.
He lingers in the hug for a few moments until he knows he has to give it up, letting go of Gorgug again and stepping out of his friend's hold the moment he lets go too. ]
You sure took that 'never a bad friend' thing to heart, huh.
[ It's a very weak joke, since Fabian's heart is still way too gooey and touched to be fully flippant about this, but he is trying to lighten the mood a little bit before he makes himself cry like an idiot all over again.
Instead he steps over towards the front door, opening it so he can let his friend in. ]
You, uh-- You can actually look around now.
[ Before Gorgug thinks he'll have to keep his eyes closed in Fabian's house forever, after that frantic encounter from before. ]
The Ball helped clean up. [ .. a slight pause, like he isn't sure if he should admit to this, but.. Gorgug is also one of the Bad Kids. He'll get why Fabian is saying this. ] He sneaked in right before curfew and then said I couldn't kick him out because he'd be in trouble.
[ It's a typical Riz move. That's what Gorgug will get. And he'll likely also understand it's Riz's way of showing he cares. ]
And then he insisted on cleaning the house.