[Giles hugs Helios back and just...says and does nothing for several seconds. Just breathes, and clings, letting himself feel grateful for the fact that he can cling. He focuses on the now familiar chill of Helios' body, and tries not to break down and cry in frustration and misery.
His entire body is still shaking very slightly when he finally does pull away. It's most noticeable in his hands, which Giles clenches tightly in the dirt.]
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His entire body is still shaking very slightly when he finally does pull away. It's most noticeable in his hands, which Giles clenches tightly in the dirt.]
...thank you.