originally posted in:The New Dojo
*He nods*
Understood. But this is his second strike.
*He suddenly hugs his friend rather tightly, he hates seeing him like this*
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*He seems a little surprised at first but hugs back after a second, burying his face in Mortar's shoulder.*
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*He holds on for a while, patting his back a little to comfort him* It'll be okay. It'll be okay.
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*Sketch just keeps hugging him, sniffling a little.*
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*He repeats it a couple times more. It's hard to see if he's saying it to Sketch or himself, knowing he can't help him, and the ways he can he refuses*
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"M-Mortar... I'll be alright..." *He says, not looking up at him.*
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*Sketch can feel him nod as he lets go* Okay then. Sorry. Just, I can't help but feel like I should help somehow
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"I know, Mortar... I may ask for some favors and I'm always open to talk..."
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*He nods* Oh, definitely. I'd do anything to help
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"Thank you, Mortar." *Sketch hugs him again.*
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My pleasure. *He hugs him too, making sure he doesn't hurt him*
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*Sketch just keeps hugging him, not wanting to let go.*
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*He pats his back a little as he hugs him* We'll get through this