[It takes a lot to surprise him these days, considering his past life- but August heading right for him and hugging him is one of those. If anything, he was expecting to be punched, not actually held. Nox actually stiffens a bit as August hugs him, before he just eases right into returning it.]
Hey. [This is a sign that he knows August really isn't doing okay.] I'm okay, promise. [Nox exhales, not really sure what to say next. Instead he just holds his adopted shitty little brother tight, trying his best to assure him that he really is here, and he really is okay.]
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Hey. [This is a sign that he knows August really isn't doing okay.] I'm okay, promise. [Nox exhales, not really sure what to say next. Instead he just holds his adopted shitty little brother tight, trying his best to assure him that he really is here, and he really is okay.]