[ It shouldn't, and he tells himself so irritably, but her contact makes him feel better. Severus doesn't respond for a while because of course he's okay, he's always okay, he doesn't get a choice except to be okay. Claire's weight on his back and her arms around his middle are the most pleasant lies he's ever experienced; he's normal and he's allowed this, he's capable of being forgiven, he's the kind of person who deserves comfort.
But he's not at home. It's not too bad if he lets himself have this, is it? ]
Yes. [ Severus lays one hand over hers where it's wrapped around him. ] I didn't mean to have an episode at you.
[ Talking about the Mark tricked him into walking over trap in his head. Perhaps he shouldn't have after all, but it's too late and he can't unsay any of it. ]
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But he's not at home. It's not too bad if he lets himself have this, is it? ]
Yes. [ Severus lays one hand over hers where it's wrapped around him. ] I didn't mean to have an episode at you.
[ Talking about the Mark tricked him into walking over trap in his head. Perhaps he shouldn't have after all, but it's too late and he can't unsay any of it. ]