[There are a lot of 'if only's in lives like theirs. Maybe this'll just have to be good enough for now.]
[She doesn't cling to him too tightly, doesn't squeeze, just keeps a firm but breakable hold on him that strengthens just a little when he places his hand on her shoulder again. Even she's a bit surprised at herself, it's true, but-- this just seemed right. They both need the comfort, though she's more focused on providing it for him than for herself.]
[But soon enough it's over, and she moves to gently let go of him and give him his space once more, unless there's any objection to doing so offered.]
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[She doesn't cling to him too tightly, doesn't squeeze, just keeps a firm but breakable hold on him that strengthens just a little when he places his hand on her shoulder again. Even she's a bit surprised at herself, it's true, but-- this just seemed right. They both need the comfort, though she's more focused on providing it for him than for herself.]
[But soon enough it's over, and she moves to gently let go of him and give him his space once more, unless there's any objection to doing so offered.]