{Tim's body stiffens up like it always does with unexpected physical affection, but surprisingly, he melts into the embrace. He loosens up and wraps his arms around Dick in return. He's still shorter, still slimmer than Dick, but he's no longer quite the little whip of muscle he used to be. He's sturdier, closer to the end results of his growth as an adult.
He has to take a deep shuddering breath. The hospital was kinder than he had expected but before then it had been weeks since Tim experienced friendly contact, and Dick's hugs were overwhelming even on good days sometimes.}
Hello, Big Bird.
{He huffs just a little, not a complaint, but an acknowledgement they're probably both stalling and trying to get themselves together. The whole situation was....rough. Not the worst they'd been in by far, but definitely something they'd need to work together to get around. He gives Dick one last small squeeze despite his protesting muscles and then pulls back.}
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He has to take a deep shuddering breath. The hospital was kinder than he had expected but before then it had been weeks since Tim experienced friendly contact, and Dick's hugs were overwhelming even on good days sometimes.}
Hello, Big Bird.
{He huffs just a little, not a complaint, but an acknowledgement they're probably both stalling and trying to get themselves together. The whole situation was....rough. Not the worst they'd been in by far, but definitely something they'd need to work together to get around. He gives Dick one last small squeeze despite his protesting muscles and then pulls back.}