[Rean's quiet for a moment, just focusing on his own breathing to calm himself as much as he can. Elliot's words and the confirmation that they both really are here right now helps, but nothing is a magic bullet for anxiety.
After that moment, though, he takes his book, closes it, and sets it to the side. Once it's out of the way, he just reaches over and wraps his arms around Elliot, pulling him in for an admittedly awkward hug between two chairs.]
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After that moment, though, he takes his book, closes it, and sets it to the side. Once it's out of the way, he just reaches over and wraps his arms around Elliot, pulling him in for an admittedly awkward hug between two chairs.]
...Yeah. Yeah, we will. Together.