The only indication that Poe even noticed what Brendan was doing was when he stilled, slightly - a pause as he assessed the situation.
But he didn't pull away.
Physical affection was natural for him, and as a grief response? A lot more healthy than Brendan drinking and crying alone over cake for his birthday. Touch was grounding, and Brendan seemed like he needed it.
So there was absolutely no personal investment in how Poe shifted deeper into Brendan's arms, his hand coming up to rest on Brendan's wrist where it wrapped around him.
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The only indication that Poe even noticed what Brendan was doing was when he stilled, slightly - a pause as he assessed the situation.
But he didn't pull away.
Physical affection was natural for him, and as a grief response? A lot more healthy than Brendan drinking and crying alone over cake for his birthday. Touch was grounding, and Brendan seemed like he needed it.
So there was absolutely no personal investment in how Poe shifted deeper into Brendan's arms, his hand coming up to rest on Brendan's wrist where it wrapped around him.
Pure altruism.
Right?