[The last time he'd seen Leo sit like that, Huvrye had been ready to yell at him over stolen pizza. This is definitely worse.]
[He offers Leo the water, then settles in next to him after he takes it, resting his arm along the back of the couch behind Leo. He gives it a little time - time enough for Leo to have some water and for him to try to figure out his approach - before he speaks up.]
I do want to talk about what happened - I know the kind of thing that causes nightmares like that, and that was a bad one - but we don't have to do that yet. If you need some time to breathe, or more water, or a hug, or anything, tell me and I'll do my best. I'm here for you.
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[He offers Leo the water, then settles in next to him after he takes it, resting his arm along the back of the couch behind Leo. He gives it a little time - time enough for Leo to have some water and for him to try to figure out his approach - before he speaks up.]
I do want to talk about what happened - I know the kind of thing that causes nightmares like that, and that was a bad one - but we don't have to do that yet. If you need some time to breathe, or more water, or a hug, or anything, tell me and I'll do my best. I'm here for you.