[Whatever boundaries Lup has for this kind of intimate closeness with others, Taako has always been the one exception to every rule. As far as she is concerned, every hug and every affectionate gesture is reserved for him and him alone. Whatever he doesn't want to use up, Lup can divide amongst the other people she holds dear in her life. But he will always come first.

As Taako rests against her, Lup's tight grip around him loosens, arms looped around his shoulders with no intent to let go just yet. She'll stay this way all night if it's what he needs to feel the rest of this tension fade away.]

Yeah, you should have. [There's no heat or judgement in her tone, it's just the truth that they both know. She idly plays with his hair, curling a lock around her finger.] But I get how weird all of this is. I won't hold it against you for avoiding me, as long as that shit stops here. Run from me like that again and your ass is grass, babe. [Even if she says it with a laugh, it's the honest truth. Avoiding her again won't end pretty for anyone.]

But you know we're going to be alright, don't you?