[Emma would've been expecting a 'hey' or a 'how are you', a friendly touch at the most, not the hug he initiates. It's deceptive, hinting at emotion he's not supposed to feel. He doesn't have a heart. The entire problem with them being in Nalawi was that when it lost its magic, most of his strength went with it. She won't think about what keeps him alive or how they managed to get through the time without it. What matters is that they did, and the mission is over. One down and how many more to go?
All of this starts to feel endless after a while. It might've only been three days for her, but without the person she's closest to here, they dragged on in ways she wasn't expecting. She may hesitate when he greets her, her hands helplessly at her sides for a moment, but when that awkward moment passes, she becomes an active participant in an embrace that lingers several moments past the one he was going for.
She needs this too, and she doesn't know how long it's going to last. It's not just Regina getting in the way anymore; there's ALASTAIR and their dedication to timelines. Factor in Graham's reluctance to want to save himself and his dedication to helping people in other worlds, and yes - she has to hug him when he's here. There are too many reasons to expect his absence.]
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All of this starts to feel endless after a while. It might've only been three days for her, but without the person she's closest to here, they dragged on in ways she wasn't expecting. She may hesitate when he greets her, her hands helplessly at her sides for a moment, but when that awkward moment passes, she becomes an active participant in an embrace that lingers several moments past the one he was going for.
She needs this too, and she doesn't know how long it's going to last. It's not just Regina getting in the way anymore; there's ALASTAIR and their dedication to timelines. Factor in Graham's reluctance to want to save himself and his dedication to helping people in other worlds, and yes - she has to hug him when he's here. There are too many reasons to expect his absence.]
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