[He's surprised by Tim's instruction, but he doesn't consider not obeying. He sets his tea down and stands.
Goodsir has touched many men in the context of medicinal care. He's soothed fevered brows and changed bandages and even examined intimate parts, but to be held in comfort is not something that he's used to. And so he is stiff for a moment, unsure of what to do.
Slowly, he brings his arms up to hug Tim back. The other man is solid and warm (and, he notes with a clinical detachment, in extremely good shape) and it feels good to have someone to lean on. Physically and emotionally.
He speaks into Tim's shoulder, soft as always.]
I am sorry for bringing this all to you. I know it is deeply unpleasant, and I considered not revealing any of it. Ever.
But I do not wish to lie to you, Tim. You've been a tremendous friend even in such a short time.
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Yes. Quite so. We lost some that way.
[He's surprised by Tim's instruction, but he doesn't consider not obeying. He sets his tea down and stands.
Goodsir has touched many men in the context of medicinal care. He's soothed fevered brows and changed bandages and even examined intimate parts, but to be held in comfort is not something that he's used to. And so he is stiff for a moment, unsure of what to do.
Slowly, he brings his arms up to hug Tim back. The other man is solid and warm (and, he notes with a clinical detachment, in extremely good shape) and it feels good to have someone to lean on. Physically and emotionally.
He speaks into Tim's shoulder, soft as always.]
I am sorry for bringing this all to you. I know it is deeply unpleasant, and I considered not revealing any of it. Ever.
But I do not wish to lie to you, Tim. You've been a tremendous friend even in such a short time.