[ It's not the sort of expression he's too used to seeing pointed his way. In all his time, only one other person has seemed to care for him this way, a fact he's reminded of again and again.
He's equally surprised when she reaches for his hand, though he doesn't pull away. His skin is cool against hers, his palms only lightly calloused.
He knows he's done nothing to earn this kindness. He can't promise he'll do anything in the future to earn it, either. But for now, he just enjoys it. ]
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He's equally surprised when she reaches for his hand, though he doesn't pull away. His skin is cool against hers, his palms only lightly calloused.
He knows he's done nothing to earn this kindness. He can't promise he'll do anything in the future to earn it, either. But for now, he just enjoys it. ]