[The fact that he's so limp in his arms makes Tal hiccup in his humming, breath coming hard because it hurts to see him this broken when he's been so strong for Tal these last few weeks. That indomitable spirit he admires so much just crushed so profoundly.
It's the second time he does it but this time he's not gentle, he doesn't wait, he just wraps his arms tight around Lance and drags him into his lap, letting him tuck his face into his shoulder. One arm stays tight around him, anchoring him, the other hand drifts back to his hair, light, soothing strokes.
There are no reassurances, no words he can offer that will make this okay. Even moreso than when Floe was killed this is a hurt too deep for words. So all he can do is hold him and offer what comfort he can for as long as Lance will let him.]
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It's the second time he does it but this time he's not gentle, he doesn't wait, he just wraps his arms tight around Lance and drags him into his lap, letting him tuck his face into his shoulder. One arm stays tight around him, anchoring him, the other hand drifts back to his hair, light, soothing strokes.
There are no reassurances, no words he can offer that will make this okay. Even moreso than when Floe was killed this is a hurt too deep for words. So all he can do is hold him and offer what comfort he can for as long as Lance will let him.]