[Nero nearly deflates with relief, his shoulders dropping. Thank fuck. The last thing he needs is some kid's blood on his hands. He's not concerned about how he shouldn't have taken him into the forest, but should've at least kept him protected better --
Steve catches on fast. Nero doesn't fight him off, instead giving him a squeeze in return. Being hugged? Simply doesn't happen for him. But honestly, he's so relieved the kid hasn't turned into people soup, that he can be weak for a moment.]
Hey. Yeah. Fuck, glad you are too. [And it says enough that what he tried to do to keep Steve safe hasn't scared him off, either. That's... always been a fear, huh?] Sorry. I was hopin' you would've made off somehow.
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Steve catches on fast. Nero doesn't fight him off, instead giving him a squeeze in return. Being hugged? Simply doesn't happen for him. But honestly, he's so relieved the kid hasn't turned into people soup, that he can be weak for a moment.]
Hey. Yeah. Fuck, glad you are too. [And it says enough that what he tried to do to keep Steve safe hasn't scared him off, either. That's... always been a fear, huh?] Sorry. I was hopin' you would've made off somehow.