[Pepper is not at all expecting the hug, and so she makes a quiet, surprised noise. Not unhappy, just startled by the uncharacteristic show of comfort. The hug itself means as much as the words, and Pepper returns the embrace and tries not to sniffle too much into his shoulder.]
Thank you. That's all I can ask.
[All she can reasonably ask, anyway, and it's a huge step in this context.
Kratos is going to have to be the one to let go first, because Pepper won't until he does.]
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Thank you. That's all I can ask.
[All she can reasonably ask, anyway, and it's a huge step in this context.
Kratos is going to have to be the one to let go first, because Pepper won't until he does.]