[The hug is another surprise, a real one this time. She doesn't stiffen at it, but it confuses her, like all physical gestures do. After a moment, one of her arms lifts up to rest on his back, and she steps back when he does.
She's not smiling, but there is relief in her eyes. She is, if anything, content.]
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She's not smiling, but there is relief in her eyes. She is, if anything, content.]
Okay. [pause] Thank you, Josh. We are... friends?