[At Miu's taking the initiative to lean against him, Jingyi's arms come up and wrap around her shoulders. He will hug her within an inch of her life if that is what she needs. The hug is not tentative, especially not when he realizes that she is shaking as she speaks.]
It is okay. It is okay.
[A ridiculous reassurance, but he says it anyways because he understands about seeking parents. About mothers and fathers and what happens when they are taken away. He squeezes her shoulders in his embrace, not shy at all in his attempt at comfort.]
Did you end this thing? You and this Yuri? You found your mother?
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It is okay. It is okay.
[A ridiculous reassurance, but he says it anyways because he understands about seeking parents. About mothers and fathers and what happens when they are taken away. He squeezes her shoulders in his embrace, not shy at all in his attempt at comfort.]
Did you end this thing? You and this Yuri? You found your mother?
[He has an ominous feeling even as he asks.]