[oh - he meets the hug easily enough, letting his arm circle around her too, aiming for reassurance. though he flusters a little bit at her words even still, laughing a little - awkwardly]

Ahah... That's - really not what I'm aiming for, uh...

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.... I just wish people would be able to say these things to you more often, Lenore-san. I don't think it's all that much. No one wants to be left alone...