[He hugs her back, just as tight -- it doesn't matter that there's not much give to the bark, as long as she can feel it.]
Definitely.
But...you'll have to tell me if you want to talk now, or later. You're...
[He knows the look he saw in her eyes.]
...the things that have happened are bothering you, a lot. I can tell! And, when I've felt that way, sometimes a distraction helps, and sometimes, doing anything at all feels impossible. Whatever it is you need, I'm here to help...even if it's just making sure you're not left alone.
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Definitely.
But...you'll have to tell me if you want to talk now, or later. You're...
[He knows the look he saw in her eyes.]
...the things that have happened are bothering you, a lot. I can tell! And, when I've felt that way, sometimes a distraction helps, and sometimes, doing anything at all feels impossible. Whatever it is you need, I'm here to help...even if it's just making sure you're not left alone.