[He'd consider it comforting, usually - if he were himself, if neither of their powers were moving utterly out of control, if only...
He doesn't even notice her stepping closer, not until her arms are around him and he can't help the gasp that escapes him, the surprise in his eyes - this is about the last thing he'd have expected her to do. A moment later he is relaxing into the hug though, one arm settling around her shoulders again and he desperately wishes he were back to his old height, his true height... then at least he would be able to hug her back properly.
There's no way to change this though, no way but to wait this out, and maybe if they are patient for just a little longer, it will really be okay. Maybe.
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He doesn't even notice her stepping closer, not until her arms are around him and he can't help the gasp that escapes him, the surprise in his eyes - this is about the last thing he'd have expected her to do. A moment later he is relaxing into the hug though, one arm settling around her shoulders again and he desperately wishes he were back to his old height, his true height... then at least he would be able to hug her back properly.
There's no way to change this though, no way but to wait this out, and maybe if they are patient for just a little longer, it will really be okay. Maybe.
They'll just have to keep hoping, won't they?]