[there's a confused squeak but no resistance at the hug, which does, admittedly, feel warm and soft and relatively safe. He pets her side, one-handed.]
Only twice. [given the sight in that dumpster, Rincewind considers this an accomplishment.]
...So, er, how was work?
[look, there's going to be a lot of awkward silence to fill while they wait, so they'd best get a start on it now.]
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Only twice. [given the sight in that dumpster, Rincewind considers this an accomplishment.]
...So, er, how was work?
[look, there's going to be a lot of awkward silence to fill while they wait, so they'd best get a start on it now.]