[He's tactile, he's affectionate. He's just not good at seeking it when he needs or wants it. It's always about whoever he's reaching for, and it's not any specific or intentional neglect of himself, he just... fills all of his brain with everyone else, he's run out of disk space.]
[So even though she telegraphs her movements, even though he sees her coming and what she's doing, he's still and stiff for a moment. He blinks, making a wordless, stupid sound of confusion, and tilts his head slightly to rest against hers. It takes him a moment, but he relaxes, closing his eyes and hooking his chin over her shoulder in return. He doesn't fully return the hug, but it's acknowledged, at least, even if he's still processing why it's happening.] ...my relationship with Akechi has kind of always been broken, anyway. [Quiet, under his breath, but with a faint amount of humor in his tone.]
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[So even though she telegraphs her movements, even though he sees her coming and what she's doing, he's still and stiff for a moment. He blinks, making a wordless, stupid sound of confusion, and tilts his head slightly to rest against hers. It takes him a moment, but he relaxes, closing his eyes and hooking his chin over her shoulder in return. He doesn't fully return the hug, but it's acknowledged, at least, even if he's still processing why it's happening.] ...my relationship with Akechi has kind of always been broken, anyway. [Quiet, under his breath, but with a faint amount of humor in his tone.]