[IC] [Snek] Continuations

[pyrighteous]

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[pyrighteous]

... Yeah, okay, I get that. Better to trust motivations than intentions sometimes.

[othellovonryan]

Yes. Intentions are too interpretative. Motivations are usually fairly straight forward.

So we may be able to swing familial affection.

[pyrighteous]

Then - yeah. Let's do that one.

I-I think we should hug if. If that's okay.

[othellovonryan]

[He nods.] That would make it more legitimate.

[He will set down his staff and open up his arms.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter stares for a moment. Feeling some kinda way about getting casual affection like this. Then, gently, he wraps his arms around Donnie, mindful of that soft shell. ]

I like hugs, anyway.

[othellovonryan]

[Its not always an option for Donnie, but he is Ready For It Today. Casual affection is just part of turtle life.]

[There is also a metal covering over his shell, but honestly, a good policy thanks to Brand New Trauma from canon.]

[But he is getting hugged back.] Hugs do have their pros.

[pyrighteous]

Y-yeah. Lots of them. I mean - I am still figuring how much I like them, but Mouse gives out lots, at least.

[othellovonryan]

That's good. Its nice to always have them as an option.

[Option being the Key Thing for his own sanity.]

You will need to bend your knees a bit. [You're like eight inches taller then him.]

[pyrighteous]

Right, sorry. Hang on.

[ He carefully leans own to his level. ]

[othellovonryan]

[Going to lean up and kiss his forehead.]

It is all right to ask for these.

I don't always have the ability to take the contact, but there is no harm in asking.

[pyrighteous]

[ Hunter scrunches up his face a little, but he likes the gesture. So. ]

Can I return it?

[othellovonryan]

Sure. [There is a short headpat to go with the kids.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Cute. Hunter pinks a little, then leans down to kiss the top of Donnie's head. ]

I'm glad to have more family.

[othellovonryan]

Family is a good thing to have.

[He is letting this hug linger because usually when people ask for hugs, they're the ones to decide to end it.]

[pyrighteous]

[ Yeah. Hunter clings a bit longer, then slowly disentangles. ]

It's a new feeling for me.

[othellovonryan]

I know.

He didn't deserve you.

[A pause. He can hear Mikey in his head.]

Which does not make it hurt less, but you deserve to hear it.

[pyrighteous]

... Thank you. For saying that.

[othellovonryan]

[He blushes at that and rubs his arm.]

It seems the thing Mikey would say and he's a pretty good guide to follow in attempts to make someone feel better.

It's also true.

[Frankly, he is kind of proud he's doing well, go robust understanding of familial emotions compared to Any Other.]

[pyrighteous]

Mikey's really smart at that kind of thing, then. It definitely helped.

[othellovonryan]

He is. He's the best at making things....lighter.

I'm. Glad it helped.

[pyrighteous]

You're doing a pretty good job yourself.

[othellovonryan]

You have managed to hit upon the very narrow branch of emotional intelligence I have.

Please don't expect me to be crushing it this well with other types of emotional upheavals.

[pyrighteous]

N-no, that's. That's fine. It's okay.

[othellovonryan]

[He let's out a relieved sigh.] I appreciate it.

[He didn't want to fail expectations.]