[ Royce has to stop and swallow hard when Alfie pulls him into a hug. It's so affectionate, and even after Gwen, after Hadrian, after months of Norfinbury with Alfie, he's not sure he's ever going to get used to what good physical contact feels like. It's almost addictive. He leans heavily into the hug, holding onto Alfie. ]
... Love you. [ Royce says, finally, voice very soft. ]
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... Love you. [ Royce says, finally, voice very soft. ]