[Dave goes quiet and still, even the shivering stopping, for a moment. He peeks out from the blankets at her, like empathy and gravity exert the same physical pull.]
...What happened...?
[He realizes suddenly that he's talking to someone he doesn't recognize, a girl he doesn't know, and he turns his face away, draws the blanket so tight around his head and shoulders that only a tuft of pale hair sticks out.]
You, you can hug Hutch if you wanna. He's strong.
[One of Hutch's ears twitches, but even if Dave didn't ask, the little shit, he tilts his head up into Ashley's hand so she can know it's okay.]
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...What happened...?
[He realizes suddenly that he's talking to someone he doesn't recognize, a girl he doesn't know, and he turns his face away, draws the blanket so tight around his head and shoulders that only a tuft of pale hair sticks out.]
You, you can hug Hutch if you wanna. He's strong.
[One of Hutch's ears twitches, but even if Dave didn't ask, the little shit, he tilts his head up into Ashley's hand so she can know it's okay.]