[For all that he's friendly and amicable towards everyone, the truth is that Oscar isn't used to being close to people. He keeps everyone held at arm's length, much as he cares about them, because letting them get too close means causing them pain when he inevitably dies in battle. It's easier to keep that distance, to soften the eventual hurt by never letting himself occupy too much space in someone's heart.
But this place has upended all of that, has shown him over and over again that people want to make room for him in their heart, even if it means they'll get hurt in the end. He's not sure what to make of that, but maybe... maybe it's okay to make a little room in his own heart for them too.
So he just keeps up that hug, giving a little squeeze when Lark returns it.
... yeah, he's a fool, but for right now at least? He's okay with that.]
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But this place has upended all of that, has shown him over and over again that people want to make room for him in their heart, even if it means they'll get hurt in the end. He's not sure what to make of that, but maybe... maybe it's okay to make a little room in his own heart for them too.
So he just keeps up that hug, giving a little squeeze when Lark returns it.
... yeah, he's a fool, but for right now at least? He's okay with that.]