[ Kalim is fortunate- Vil is from so much further ahead in time than him, and he has certain experiences to have helped him deal with this a little less as he would have done at an earlier point in time.
And so, he allows Kalim his hug, and places a hand on his back once he does but doesn't pull away. ]
Keep crying like that and you're going to make everyone think I've been cruel to you.
[ A light bit of humor- but he maintains his composure. As clouded as his mind is right now, making sure Kalim is safe is more important, knowing...
He pauses, looking down at Kalim as he holds him. ]
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And so, he allows Kalim his hug, and places a hand on his back once he does but doesn't pull away. ]
Keep crying like that and you're going to make everyone think I've been cruel to you.
[ A light bit of humor- but he maintains his composure. As clouded as his mind is right now, making sure Kalim is safe is more important, knowing...
He pauses, looking down at Kalim as he holds him. ]
Jamil didn't show up here?