Growing Out of Old Habits

"No, no, you're fine. You're good," He took a moment to gather himself, "It's just... That was so kind of you. You didn't need to"
"Oh, but I did!" She insisted, "I had to! You looked so scared like you'd just gone through something rough. I wanted to help."
Remi smiled, his eyes brightening. Though tears were still streaming down his face.
Then, Adelaide did something odd. She wrapped her hands around him, pulling him closer, careful about his wounds. There was something gentle about it, something loving about the gesture. Her body heat was comforting. Very nice. Remi decided.