[He hesitates, giving a small nod. They could probably argue over taking the blame all day, so both of them accepting it is the best either of them can hope for. They both screwed up, and now they can both start moving forward together.
What has him relaxing is what Varian says next. He wasn't sure what to expect, and when he's uncertain his mind has a tendency to go to the worst place imaginable, so this is like a huge weight lifting off his shoulders.
He cares, too.
He looks up at Varian, returning the smile. After a beat he drags himself onto his feet, stepping closer.]
I'd like that. I'd like that a lot. [And he's pulling Varian into a hug. A very tightly clinging kind of hug.]
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What has him relaxing is what Varian says next. He wasn't sure what to expect, and when he's uncertain his mind has a tendency to go to the worst place imaginable, so this is like a huge weight lifting off his shoulders.
He cares, too.
He looks up at Varian, returning the smile. After a beat he drags himself onto his feet, stepping closer.]
I'd like that. I'd like that a lot. [And he's pulling Varian into a hug. A very tightly clinging kind of hug.]