[ ah—when claude hugs him, hope wraps his arms around the other man's shoulders. he's still for a moment, just holding onto claude before he murmurs, ]
[ hope doesn't say anything, at least not right away. he simply lets claude rests against him, silent, before he starts to stir, a gentle rumbling from his chest coursing through his body. ]
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... I'm so thankful to have you by my side.
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he sets his forehead against hope's shoulder, and let's the tension ease out. ]
Me too. I'll admit I likely took your death the hardest here. I'm glad we could return together.
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I didn't know you cared so much about me.
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Do you think I'm callous, or do you just think you're not that easy to care for?
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[ binch, ]
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But glad that at least you aren't questioning the sincerity of my words.
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I would never. At least, not when I know you aren't joking around.
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You're so generous, Hope! What have I done to deserve a friend like you...
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You attended a murder academy, apparently.
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