[He's so wrapped up in the memories connected to the words he's saying, in trying not to break down in front of Klaus, that the hug catches him almost completely by surprise. It's only at the last moment that he moves his hands, one hand cradling the Echo Stone to his chest to keep it safe as the giant pulls him closer.
The movement is a surprise, and the sentiment almost more so. Anton hugs him. Valdis has hugged him, once or twice. Other than that, hugs aren't exactly a common thing for Erskine. Not anymore. Then again, Klaus still doesn't have the full story. Who in their right mind would have a lick of sympathy for him if they knew it all?
Still, it's... nice. The hug. After a tense moment, trying to figure out just what the hell Klaus is doing, Erskine relaxes a little. Lets his head drop so that his forehead is resting on Klaus's shoulder.]
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The movement is a surprise, and the sentiment almost more so. Anton hugs him. Valdis has hugged him, once or twice. Other than that, hugs aren't exactly a common thing for Erskine. Not anymore. Then again, Klaus still doesn't have the full story. Who in their right mind would have a lick of sympathy for him if they knew it all?
Still, it's... nice. The hug. After a tense moment, trying to figure out just what the hell Klaus is doing, Erskine relaxes a little. Lets his head drop so that his forehead is resting on Klaus's shoulder.]