[He almost pulls away at the gasp, but a gasp isn't a scream, and it's followed by Leo's breathing becoming steadier. Huvrye's getting through to him. He's got to be.]
[And then Leo opens one eye and confirms it, and Huvrye breathes a sigh of relief. It feels as though he's been holding that in for hours, even though it's barely been a minute at most. He lets his hand fall a little heavier on Leo's shoulder - steady and grounding, not oppressive. Leo can still pull away if he needs to, though Huvrye is hoping they're past that.]
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[And then Leo opens one eye and confirms it, and Huvrye breathes a sigh of relief. It feels as though he's been holding that in for hours, even though it's barely been a minute at most. He lets his hand fall a little heavier on Leo's shoulder - steady and grounding, not oppressive. Leo can still pull away if he needs to, though Huvrye is hoping they're past that.]
Yeah. It's Huvrye. Welcome back, buddy.