[In the past, Pokey's reaction to being hugged would have been...poor, at best. he doesn't take well to physical affection or interactions of any type. He would have pulled away, instantaneously.
Now? He doesn't cling or hug back like any other child would, but he doesn't outright reject it, but rather just stands there, gritting his teeth and still trying not to cry.]
No. I told her I'd protect her. The last year, I told her that.
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Date: 2011-12-26 07:52 am (UTC)Now? He doesn't cling or hug back like any other child would, but he doesn't outright reject it, but rather just stands there, gritting his teeth and still trying not to cry.]
No. I told her I'd protect her. The last year, I told her that.
And then I didn't. I'm sorry. I just-
I'm sorry.