@DeterminedDeity just like that. Wiggling, squirming, pushing.. all attempts to break out of the hug.
โBrother, I've /been/ here the entire time. /You're/ the one who's been dead!! You're the one who left without saying anything. /You/ died!โ
She would say, anger now in her voice.
You know, they always say to leave the past behind. To not cry because it's over, but to smile because it happened. And yet.. it's easier said than done.
Sitting down on the wooden bench, a sigh would escape the woman's lips as she watched the snow fall to the ground.
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@DeterminedDeity who had picked her up so easily. Her chin digging into his stomach, she wouldn't reciprocate the hug. Both out of choice, and because his grip was too tight to move her arms.
โHuhโ?
Me? You thought /I/ died??โ
Though the moment was sweet, it had turned to bitter
โBrother, is that really you?โ
She would ask, hiding any sign of this 'weakness' thought about. Instead, a tone of happiness was heard in her voice. Her usual "happy but ready to make fun of" tone.
โAnd where have you been, exactly?