[ It takes him a moment to approach the door-less opening to her room from the hallway. Hesitation, born out of ingrained manners, invitation or not.
He finds the place she makes on the bed for him. Sits on the edge, leaning forward with forearms resting on his legs. The emotional bleed is easier to contain compared to the first time they met. He's learning a bit more about holding himself behind walls (guilt, concern), and they lack the deeper, immediate connection broodmates share that can more easily bypass those defenses.
There's nothing to say, so he doesn't try to fill up the air. ]
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He finds the place she makes on the bed for him. Sits on the edge, leaning forward with forearms resting on his legs. The emotional bleed is easier to contain compared to the first time they met. He's learning a bit more about holding himself behind walls (guilt, concern), and they lack the deeper, immediate connection broodmates share that can more easily bypass those defenses.
There's nothing to say, so he doesn't try to fill up the air. ]