[The hug is surprisingly welcome. Sometimes he likes being held, too, though he doesn't always talk about it. There's just-- something about it. Something about someone's arms around him, whether they're small or large, that makes him feel connected to the world around him.

Sorey's face in his hair is a nice touch.]

I'm sure you could if you thought about it.

[It's mild and half-joking. He loops his arms around Sorey's middle, arm and tight.]

It just means we're even. You're the first thing I saw when you purified me, after all... Can't say I didn't think the same thing.